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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
Bicycle Accident Attorney Jim Dodson Surprises Boy Who Had His Bike Stolen
Eisenhower Elementary School student, Anthony Granger, was overjoyed when he woke to find a bright, green bicycle under the tree on Christmas morning. Every evening before the street lights would come on at dusk, 10-year-old Anthony loved to ride his bicycle around his Clearwater neighborhood. - January 28, 2015 - Jim Dodson Law
US Girl Scouts in Paris Help Girls Around the World to Think About Peace
As part of World Thinking Day 2015, USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Paris is reintroducing their Paris Peace Patch in response to the recent tragic events that have taken place in Paris. - January 28, 2015 - USA Girl Scouts Overseas Paris
New Children’s Picture Book Deals with Mental Illness - "Peter & Lisa: A Mental Illness Children’s Story"
Mental Health Advocate and author, Linda Baron Katz and her husband Charles Katz are pleased to announce the release of their new children’s picture book that deals with the topic mental illness, "Peter & Lisa: A Mental Illness Children’s Story." - January 16, 2015 - Linda Naomi Katz
Youth Group Gospel Camp 2015 Sponsored by Chinese Community Church of South Bay
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be having its annual Youth Group Gospel Camp from February 13, 2015 to February 16, 2015 at the Oak Glen Christian Conference Center in the San Bernardino Mountains area. For more information about the Chinese Community Church of South Bay Gospel Camp 2015, visit: http://www.cccsb.com/youth-group-gospel-camp-2015/. - January 15, 2015 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
Fathers Incorporated Releases Powerful PSA to Highlight National Save Our Sons Night
Leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood, Fathers Incorporated, announces partnership with Richard Wright Public Charter School for first National Save Our Sons Night. - January 05, 2015 - Fathers Incorporated
LEAP Organizations Wish D.C. Citizens a Happy, Healthy New Year, and Show Support for New Mayor
LEAP, LLC, and LEAP Foundation DC start the New Year leading by example, by encouraging D.C. citizens to commit to fitness alongside the new Washington D.C. Mayor, Muriel Bowser. - January 05, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Empowered Flower Girl Encourages Professionals, Entrepreneurs to Consider Mentoring
January is National Mentoring Month and Empowered Flower Girl's Rasheda Kamaria encourages adults with a big heart and a little time to consider mentoring youth. The social enterprise will partner with metro Detroit's premier social club to launch the Inspiring Professionals Series on January 28, 2015. - December 31, 2014 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Little Linksters “Best Pee-Wee Golf Swing in the World” Video Contest Celebrates 5th Year
Jack Nicklaus & Keegan Bradley Join Star-Studded Panel of Industry Judges - December 24, 2014 - Little Linksters, LLC
2014 Year in Review – Drug-Free South Helping Youth in Tennessee
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools, and in 2014 Drug-Free South took these materials to thousands of students. - December 24, 2014 - Drug Free South
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund Announces Partnership with The Serena Williams Fund
Women’s Tennis Champion Teams Up with Beyond the Boroughs to Send Students to College. - December 19, 2014 - Beyond the Boroughs
Success Comes with Complications for Xclaimed Ministries
Over 2000 people attended the Xclaimed Ministries 6th Annual Christmas Festival to receive free toys, food, gifts and concert. This was the ministries largest turnout for their Christmas Festival and it leads to questions about next year's event. With the number of people drastically increasing each year; have they outgrown their venue? Can this small ministry afford to relocate? - December 16, 2014 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
BlankMediaPrinting.com Official Donor to Give Kids The World
BlankMediaPrinting.com is proud to be the official donor of Give Kids The World for all their custom printed CDs and DVDs. - December 16, 2014 - BlankMediaPrinting.com
The Small Sports Are Back and Going for the Goal
The Michigan-based children’s brand promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship releases their second book- endorsed by Julie Foudy and Jerome Bettis. Are you ready to play? - December 15, 2014 - The Small Sports
College Track Announces Commitment to Expand College Access and Completion at White House Event
College Track CEO, Elissa Salas and Senior Advisor, David Silver joined President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other leaders in higher education at the second White House College Opportunity Day of Action. Organizations announced over... - December 09, 2014 - College Track
Post Conference Report - Arabian Child Leadership Conference: The Power of Partnerships
The Arabian Child Leadership Institute is dedicated to increasing and enhancing the knowledge base, skills and competencies of the early childhood administrator through providing opportunities for advanced training, professional growth, networking and support. This year, through their annual conference, the Arabian Child Leadership Institute highlighted the importance of working in partnership in education, health and social care, to ensure children’s protection. - December 07, 2014 - Arabian Child
International Conference Offers Compelling Perspectives on Families Created Through Adoption
Participants from around the world will converge in Cambridge, MA. March 25-29, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 for the American Adoption Congress’ 36th annual international conference: “Educate, Advocate and Legislate!” With 40 workshops, four keynote speakers, two films and one play; the conference offers an immersive look into this unique community and the complex issues faced by the adoption community. - December 05, 2014 - American Adoption Congress
Children’s Book "Girls Gone Great" Provides Great Examples of Girls Doing Great Things
Authors Carolyn B. Berg & J Drew Brumbaugh are pleased to announce the promotion of their children’s book, "Girls Gone Great." - December 05, 2014 - J Drew Brumbaugh
BREATHE LA Held Its 6th Annual COPD Conference
Doctors and Healthcare Professionals Discussed New Technologies - December 02, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles County (Breathe LA)
WeInterpret.net Will be Offering Pro-Bono ASL Interpreting Services for Santa Claus at Francis Scott Key (FSK) Mall in Frederick County, Maryland
WeInterpret.net will be offering pro-bono ASL interpreting services for Santa Claus at Francis Scott Key (FSK) Mall in Frederick County, Maryland. Every year during the holiday season, FSK Mall hosts Santa Claus for children to take pictures with and tell their holiday wishes to. In order to extend this activity to all children, WeInterpret.net will be providing an interpreter enabling any interested Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and/or families to communicate their wishes to Santa. - November 26, 2014 - WeInterpret.net
Tattoo Studio Runs Toys 4 Tats Drive
Local tattoo studio gives back by running toy drive for disadvantage youth. Hyperink sets the stereo type by leading the fight to empower the local youth. - November 25, 2014 - HyperInk Studios
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Annual Missing and Runaway Children Conference
A One Day National Conference Thursday, 26th February 2015 – Central London. - November 24, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the religious field. About Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Rev. Moody has 39 years experience in the field of... - November 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Family Tree Board Game Promises to Help Strengthen Family Knowledge and Relationships Over the Holidays
A recently launched online game design course on the learning portal Udemy.com offers anyone the opportunity to create their own genealogy family tree board game to generate friendly competition and open communication among family members during the holidays. - November 18, 2014 - Luanga Nuwame
Drug-Free South Raising Student Awareness
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to Tennessee students. - November 12, 2014 - Drug Free South
New Book Released on Conquering the Debilitating Effects of Shock and Trauma
Two shock and trauma experts offer guidance on healing the traumatized mind and heart in a new book called, "Overcoming Shock," a November 11 release of New Horizon Press. - November 11, 2014 - The Wellness Institute
LEAP Foundation DC Supports a Star-Studded Event to Benefit Area Youth
LEAP Foundation DC supports the Recreation Wish List Committee’s Grand Reopening Celebration of the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center, with honored guests Venus and Serena Williams. - November 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Epicure Digital Presents "MyPlate with Specials" Menu Boards to Help Stop Drop in School Lunch Participation at CalSNA 2014 in Sacramento
Presenting Epicure Digital’s "MyPlate with Specials" Menu Boards and Expanded offering of MyPlate movable menu boards at CalSNA 2014 Conference in Sacramento, Booth #808, to help school Food Services to help stop drop in school lunch participation. - November 10, 2014 - Epicure Digital
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers and Area Residents Raise Over $5,000 to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers and Houston area communities have joined forces in helping raising money for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston by participating in the Texas Self Storage Association's "Starfish: Make a Difference" campaign". This year, Amazing Spaces and the community raised more money than ever before - donating a total of over $5,000! - November 08, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014
Nationwide Shopping Event Encourages Families to Support the Local Toy Stores they Love. - November 05, 2014 - Lainie's Way
"Crabapple - A True Story of Hope & Miracles" – As an eBook: How Nine Year-Old Boys Challenge Death; Featured on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com
Anthony Dallmann-Jones bursts onto the literary scene again, publishing "Crabapple - A True Story of Hope & Miracles" and – for the first time – publishes an eBook conveying a heartwarming story which veers away from the usual memoir format. - November 05, 2014 - Anthony Dallmann-Jones
Mentors Expose At-Risk Teens to Positive, Historic Experiences
On October 12th, the M.A.N. Program (which stands for “mentoring and nurturing”) of Buffalo, NY brought a group of at-risk high school students to an historic NFL game. Four chaperones shuttled sixteen Bennett High students to the Ralph Wilson Stadium to watch the Buffalo Bills take on... - November 04, 2014 - The M.A.N. Program
Music Video Energizes New Book for Young Adults
Theme song makes a good read even better. - November 03, 2014 - Lambert Hill
New Children's Christmas Book
Loudan Evis Books are delighted to confirm the launch of their first ever children's book. "I Just Can't Wait for Christmas" is a new children's Christmas book released in 2014. - November 01, 2014 - Loudan Evis Books
Jacksonville Teen Launches Health and Fitness Website Dedicated to Helping Local Teens
Seventeen year old resident of Florida, has launched a website dedicated to providing information to fellow teenagers about nutrition, vegetarianism, and fitness. “Yourebeautifulfitness.com” seeks to promote a positive lifestyle for teens. The creator, Brittany Jason, came up with the idea as a part of sharing her journey with other teens and empowering them with her message, "You’re beautiful; we all are." - November 01, 2014 - YoureBeautifulFitness.com
Top Halloween Costumes: Popular Couponing App, Shopular, Dishes Up the Inside Scoop on What's Ghoulishly In-Style This Year
Top mobile shopping and couponing app, Shopular.com, has its finger on the pulse regarding what’s hot and what’s not this Halloween. As the definitive shopper’s resource for all things retail, Shopular queried consumers in their 1st Annual Shopular “Spook Style” survey... - October 30, 2014 - Shopular
Digital Music Exploration and Song Sharing Web Project Bolsters Idea of Creative Cover Art to Revamp Music Industry
Crowdfunding project seeks to help recording artists market their music and contribute to a great cause through cover art. Daniel James, singer and songwriter for House of Never, a prominent band out of Austin, TX said that the barrier to entry for independent musicians is lower than it has ever... - October 30, 2014 - MillionTraqs
Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children
Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families, The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]
Organizational Strategies Just Released Pre-Publication of Book Entitled: "The Government is Not a Village"
Newly released book, "The Government is Not a Village" reviews worsening statistics in face of ever increasing government control, reveals robust research demonstrating the correlation between academic achievement and religious affiliation, suggesting a way forward: character training. www.thegovernmentisnotavillage. - October 23, 2014 - Organizational Strategies
It’s Bullying Prevention Month and the Solution is Not Punishment, Blame or Shame
Free2Luv, a nonprofit that offers a place where youth are empowered, individuality is celebrated, bullying is not tolerated and luv rocks shares their vision for a bully-free world. - October 17, 2014 - Free2Luv