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Emerging Youth Pastime Involves Theft, Invading Foreign Territories and Jail Time
Modern take on Classic Outdoor Game Uses Darkness to Create New Thrills. - July 02, 2015 - Capture the Flag REDUX
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Installing Brand New Custom Playground at Hennessey Elementary School
Hennessey Public Schools working with Edmond-based playground company, Noah's Park & Playgrounds to install new custom play structure at Hennessey Elementary School this week. - June 30, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Drug-Free South Spreads the Message "Make Health Your New High"
The Tennessee Chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World is called Drug-Free South. Members travel to schools to deliver lectures on the Truth About Drugs and pass out booklets to help kids understand the hazards, and tips to avoid peer pressure. Each year on the United Nations' International... - June 27, 2015 - Drug Free South
Teen Mothers Defying the Odds
Seven teen mothers received college scholarships at an event held in Menlo Park earlier this spring. The keynote address was delivered by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge and former teen mom Teresa Guerrero-Daley. Judge Guerrero-Daley shared her own remarkable story from teen mom and high school dropout to being the first Latina elected to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. - June 18, 2015 - Teen Success
Family Owned Local Bakery Works with Troubled Youth
Imagicakes Cake Designers, a minority owned and operated custom cake bakery is ramping up to begin its comprehensive programs to serve the at-risk youth of Philadelphia. - June 18, 2015 - Imagicakes Cake Designers
Global Mission for Children Expands Christian Child Sponsorship Program in Kenya, India and Bangladesh
21,000 Children die daily from poverty and GMFC is combating these injustices to give the forgotten hope and to help eradicate these man-made atrocities. - June 18, 2015 - Global Mission for Children
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 17, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Chosen to Design and Install Six New ADA Accessible Playgrounds for Edmond Public Schools
Noah’s Park & Playground has been working with Edmond Public Schools to make more elementary schools ADA compliant by providing ADA accessible playground structures and accessible independent play equipment to six of the seventeen Edmond elementary schools in the summer of 2015. - June 16, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Play Areas for Children Ages 1- 5 at Ruben F. Salazar Park in East Los Angeles
Families in the community of East Los Angeles will be celebrating the newly renovated Tot Lot areas of Salazar Park on June 20th. The newly renovated Tot areas and nature discovery trail are specifically designed for children between the ages of one to five and their caregivers, and include new... - June 16, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
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