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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
Celebrities and Youth Join Hands to Rock Kindness Across the Globe
Free2Luv, a youth empowerment nonprofit, has dubbed March ROCK KINDNESS Month and celebrities and youth are holding hands to create a bully-free environment. - March 11, 2015 - Free2Luv
Disney Mickey’s Typing Adventure Launches Web Experience
Online Typing Program Starring Mickey Mouse and Friends Teaches Children to Touch-Type - March 09, 2015 - Individual Software
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Partner to Provide Complete Health Exams for the July 2015 Camp Summer Plus
The Issa Trust Foundation is honored to partner with USAid, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Jamaica Diaspora to provide complete medical examinations for at-risk children. - March 07, 2015 - Issa Trust Foundation
Mo’ne Davis Named as the Black Cotton Foundation’s 2015 Jasmina Anema Youth Award Recipient
Teenage Sports Phenom Joins Teenage CEO as the Standard for Youth Excellence - March 04, 2015 - Black Cotton Foundation, Inc.
National Anthem Vocal Competition
MusicStar launches National Anthem Vocal Competition on March 3, National Anthem Day! - March 02, 2015 - MusicStar
A New Portal for Creating Visual Support for Children with Special Needs
In late 2014, Smarty Symbols, a Dallas-based company, released its website to the public which allows teachers, parents and therapists to access over thirteen thousand images, download them or create visual support materials directly on the portal. - March 01, 2015 - Smarty Symbols
Amy Vaughan Announces Release of "Positively Sensory!"
Amy Vaughan has released her first book, "Positively Sensory! A Guide to Help Your Child Develop Positive Approaches to Learning and Cope with Sensory Processing Difficulty," currently available online at Amazon.com and other booksellers. New guide for parents, professionals and teachers integrates Learning Strengths Profile assessment tool. - February 24, 2015 - Scribble Media, LLC
New Children’s Picture Book Celebrates Armenian Easter Traditions
As the world reflects on the Armenian tragedy of 1915, Pomegranate Publishing has released a new children’s picture book, Mariam’s Easter Parade, which celebrates the traditions of the Armenian culture. Written by Marianne Markarian and illustrated by Margaret Markarian Wasielewski, Mariam’s Easter Parade is a light-hearted story of young girl who might be too small to help with the Easter preparations, but she is clever enough to celebrate with her own special parade! - February 23, 2015 - Pomegranate Publishing
Drug-Free South Offers Life Saving Seminars for Teens
Drug-Free South is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. It provides real solutions for drug prevention and education appropriate for teens and young adults. - February 21, 2015 - Drug Free South
Largest Eating Disorder Treatment Grant Organization in the Nation, Project HEAL, Announces Eating Disorder Awareness Week Involvement
Eating Disorders Awareness Week-a week dedicated to bringing attention to the mental disease that kills more each year than any other mental disease-begins February 22, with advocacy events planned throughout the country, and top voices in Eating Disorder advocacy available for interview. - February 19, 2015 - Project HEAL
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County Kicks Off Annual 50/50 Raffle
Non profit hosts annual raffle with proceeds to benefit mentoring program in Trenton New Jersey for children facing adversity. - February 18, 2015 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Mercer County
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Goodwill Ambassadors of the Issa Trust Foundation
Newly Named Goodwill Ambassadors of the Issa Trust Foundation, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Visit Ill and Disadvantaged Children in St. Mary, Jamaica. - February 16, 2015 - Issa Trust Foundation
Former Teacher Releases Children’s Picture Book: "Lexi Goes on Vacation to The Outer Banks"
Former teacher and school psychologist, Janice Wills Kingsbury releases new children’s adventure book, "Lexi Goes on Vacation to The Outer Banks." After vacationing in the Outer Banks of North Carolina for over 10 years, Janice wanted to combine her love of children, animals, writing, and the beach to create a wonderful new picture book for children. - February 06, 2015 - Janice Wills Kingsbury
Father and Son Encouraging Youth-Led Efforts
Jeffrey Coprich, Sr. and Jeffrey Coprich, Jr. champions for change. - January 29, 2015 - Coprich and Coprich