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Infinite Potential Summer Camps
This summer become a: Spy/Ninja, Superhero, Pirate/Renaissance adventurer, Amazing Archer, Zombie Survivalist, and much more. - May 18, 2014 - Infinite Potential: Academy of Body and Mind
A Visually Driven Journey to Self Acceptance
Good Puppy is pleased to announce the publication of "Pretty Seeley." Written and illustrated by Marina Tito, "Pretty Seeley" illuminates the gentle journey to self-acceptance and self-love through Seeley, a little girl with a spot on her nose and a wise cat by her side. - May 17, 2014 - Good Puppy
Actress Cicely Tyson Invites 20 Yr Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder as Guest Speaker
Award-winning 20-year-old fantasy genre author & CEO R.J. Tolson's National Literacy Campaign and novel, "Chaos Chronicles Book 1: Zephyr The West Wind," are not only igniting a passion in America's youth to forge new paths, excel beyond their limits and "Never Give Up" on their dreams but receiving Star Power endorsements. - May 15, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
New Online Training for Building Partnerships in Support of Tribal Youth
Native professionals who require development opportunities have a new source for training without traveling. Indian Country Training Institute (ICTI), a subsidiary of Native owned and operated Lamar Associates, is rolling out a number of new online courses at OJJDP's Online University, suitable for... - May 15, 2014 - Lamar Associates
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Teleperformance Partners with Feed the Children to Help Columbia, SC Area Families
400 Families to Receive Food and Essentials - May 14, 2014 - Teleperformance
Youth Civic Summit-Educating Youth of Their Legal Rights
Glory to Glory Ministries is hosting a Youth Civic Summit, a seminar geared towards young people in order to educate them on their rights, responsibilities, and suggested strategies for getting through potential confrontations calmly and safely. All youth (ages 11-18) and parent are invited to the seminar. - May 13, 2014 - Glory to Glory Ministries
Virtual Pediatrics, "Immediate Medical Care, Virtually Anywhere!" - Online Pediatric Healthcare Consults for Your Sick or Injured Child - to Launch This Month
Virtual Pediatrics, a national pediatric telemedicine service dedicated specifically to children, provides immediate medical care to those sick or injured in the comfort of their home. Certified family and pediatric health care providers, through online webcam consultation, provide personalized treatment plans, including e-prescriptions if needed. Virtual Pediatrics is set to launch in 10 states (AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NY, NC, TX & VA) this month. - May 10, 2014 - Virtual Pediatrics
The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice Wins Mom’s Choice Award®
Effective Press announces that the new children’s illustrated book, The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice (ISBN 978-0988316317, Effective Press, 2014) has been awarded the prestigious and coveted Mom’s Choice Awards® as best children’s picture book as Gold Award Recipient. - May 08, 2014 - Green Box League of Justice
Flight for Life to Support St. Jude's Children's Hospital Landing at Morristown Airport in New Jersey - Sunday Morning, May 18, 2014
The concept behind the Flight For Life is an around the world trip in a private airplane with the hope of bringing awareness to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to raise money to support the services they provide to children around the world. - May 06, 2014 - Davalyn Corporation
Rosalyn Kahn Emcee to Open Asian Americans Advancing Justice Family Empowerment Event
Rosalyn Kahn, author, educator will Emcee 2nd Annual Family Empowerment Festival sponsored by Asian American Advancing Justice on May 10, 2014 at CA State Los Angeles. Registrations begins at 8am in Golden Eagle Building in 3rd Floor Conference Room. Ms. Kahn will kick off the event at 9am. The... - May 06, 2014 - RK & Associates
Play for Peace 2014 Certified Trainer Online Course Announced
Play for Peace is kicking off its annual Certified Trainer online course in May, there are 2 modules available running from 13th May to 10th June, 2014. - May 05, 2014 - Play for Peace
Playground Politix Red Carpet World Premiere – May 15, 2014
Playground Politix is a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling through dance for space on the playground. - May 03, 2014 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service
JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog
Church of Scientology Hosts Sunday Tea for Mother’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will be hosting a special Sunday Tea in honor of Mother’s Day. - May 03, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Author's First Children's Book Inspired by Free Wheelchair Mission's Cause
Author Ellen Gaffney’s first children’s book “Wings for a Flower” was inspired by the story of wheelchair recipient Lotus Blossom. - May 01, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Dr. Mathew Warnock, Specialist in Sports Medicine, Offers Physicals for Houston Students at 3 Locations in May
Dr. Mathew Warnock is a local specialist in sports medicine. Houston area students who play a team sport can get their physicals from him conveniently at three locations in May. - April 30, 2014 - K. Mathew Warnock, MD
"The Success Initiative" by 20-Yr-Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder
Young business guru R.J. Tolson's innate ability to consistently imagine and create, combined with his knowledge and experience, deliver "The Start Guide" to developing at any age practical success skills for life. - April 29, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Mothers Who Make A Difference 2014 Ninth Annual Awards
May 11th is Mother’s Day …a time to celebrate mothers around the world. They love, they nurture, carry out selfless acts and still find time to give to others. With child abuse and neglect on the rise, this is an especially important time to recognize loving moms in our country. Love... - April 29, 2014 - Love Our Children USA
Win a Free Stretch Limo for Prom
Prom is just around the corner! Have you decided how you will be making your grand entrance? Lucky for you, Stretch Limousine Inc. has multiple prom packages to choose from and you can see them all at: http://stretchlimochicago.com/prom-limo-party-bus-packages.htm Book today so you don’t risk... - April 26, 2014 - Stretch Limousine, Inc.
The AC Milan Soccer Camp Season is Back
Children in the USA will now be able to attend soccer camps organized by the AC Milan Youth Program in America. - April 25, 2014 - AC Milan
Ready, Set, Pray! Florida’s Monica D. Hardwick to Release "Prayer" Play on National Day of Prayer
St. Petersburg, Florida entertainment entrepreneur Monica D. Hardwick will release her children’s play; A Garden of Prayer on National Day of Prayer May 1st 2014. - April 25, 2014 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
New Middle Grade Through Young Adult Sci-Fi Fantasy Released by Boadicea Press - "The Akasha Chronicles"
Boadicea Press and author Natalie Wright are pleased to announce the release of middle grade through young adult fantasy series, "The Akasha Chronicles." Book one, Emily's House was released in November 2013 and has garnered over 1.5 million reads on Wattpad. Book two Emily's Trial was... - April 25, 2014 - Natalie Wright
ETC is Hosting a Selfie Contest to Create Awareness
Help ETC bring attention and create awareness to teen suicide, bullying and discrimination. - April 17, 2014 - ETC (Empower the Community) Youth Group
Christian Hard Rock Band "20 Shades" Fires Back at Critics, Leading Fight Against Bullying
Christian Hard Rock Band 20 Shades is partnering with Christian groups and schools in the US and abroad to be leaders in the fight against "bullying" - looking to lead and combat what they see to be a growing problem for pre-teens/teens. - April 15, 2014 - 20 Shades
New Game Plan Against Epidemics and Access to Quality Healthcare Receive Attention in ECOWAS Countries
Organized under the auspices of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and hosted by Liberia for the first time, the two-day meeting has brought together Ministers of Health from the ECOWAS region, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, United Nations Agencies, technical partners and WAHO staff members. - April 12, 2014 - WAHO
Star City Select Announces Expansion of Its Football Program
Star City Select, fresh off a national championship season with it's inaugural 12U team, is excited to announce the expansion of their football program in a continued effort to serve the youth of Lincoln. - April 09, 2014 - Star City Select
Empower and Uplift Your Child Dr. Vasquez’s Chapter Books Encourage Healthy Self-Identity in Your Child
An integral part of building self-esteem is embedding deep-seated empowerment within our children. Diversity awareness is another key factor that teaches our children how to respect similarities and differences of others. By doing so, perhaps we can decrease the devastating statistics of bullying behaviors in our nation’s schools and communities. - April 07, 2014 - Books That Sow: Strength, Character & Diversity, DBA
Camp Hale Alumni Association Announces New Website Launch
Camp Hale Alumni Association announced today the launch of its new website at www.camphalealumni.com. - April 06, 2014 - Camp Hale Alumni Association
San Diego Educators Win FedEx Grant
Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, a San Diego-based education nonprofit, has been awarded a second place prize in the FedEx Small Business Grant contest. - April 02, 2014 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
DataRecovery.com Donates to Desert Vista Elementary in Apache Junction
DataRecovery.com, a world leader in hard drive data recovery services, announced a $1,000 donation to Desert Vista Elementary School for new playground equipment. The Desert Vista Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is attempting to raise about $30,000 to replace the current equipment,... - April 01, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Filmmaker Draws from Experience as a Mentor with New Novel
Filmmaker seeks to use crowdfunding and new novel to finish film about the importance of black men mentoring young black boys. - March 31, 2014 - Meroen Press
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado
Novel About an Autistic Young Man and His Patchwork Family is Fiction at Its Sharpest and Most Effective
At times poignant, hilarious, and subtly twisted, "It Burns a Lovely Light" is a stirring portrait of an unconventional and unforgettable family. - March 28, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
Betty Bad Kitty’s Bedtime Stories, Blame It on the Fly, and Off to Bed Before It’s Too Late
Good Puppy's New Children's Book Shares a Delightful Threat to Put Children to Bed. - March 28, 2014 - Good Puppy
Kickstart Kids Hosts Greater Houston Area City Championship
On Saturday, March 29th, Kickstart Kids will host the Greater Houston Area City Championship. The event will feature individual and team martial arts competition by local area middle school and high school students. The Kickstart Kids City Championship is the third area tournament for the... - March 27, 2014 - KICKSTART KIDS
Seon and RedSpeed® Partner to Offer End-to-End Stop-Arm Camera Solution for School Buses
Seon Design Inc. and RedSpeed® USA are pleased to announce that they have completed a partnership agreement to offer an end-to-end stop-arm violation enforcement solution to the school bus market. The joint solution will combine the strengths of Seon as the world’s #1 provider of mobile... - March 26, 2014 - Seon Design Inc.
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
US; April 24, 2014 - March 26, 2014 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation
Service Organization YRNO Wins Super Service Challenge
Service organization Youth Rebuilding New Orleans began their work in the New Orleans community right after Hurricane Katrina. They have been rewarded $44,000 for winning the Super Service Challenge. - March 26, 2014 - Youth Rebuilding New Orleans
Dancing for a Cause Charity Event
The San Clemente Sunrise Rotary announces its fourth annual “Dancing for a Cause” event to be held Friday, May 9th at the Historic Casino San Clemente. The money raised for this event will support the children’s charities of the San Clemente Sunrise Rotary and Autism Speaks. - March 25, 2014 - Dancing For A Cause
Civic Leader Robert Renteria Challenges Schools and Politicians to Revisit "Best Practices"
eMediaCampaigns! author offers alternative for Chicago's K-12 Best Practices. - March 25, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
BobbleRoos Partners with Girl Scout Troop to Donate Toddler Pillows to Chicago Women’s Shelter
BobbleRoos partnered with Chicago-based Girl Scout Troop 20469 to donate 50 toddler pillows to be used as travel pillows to Sarah’s Circle – a women’s shelter in Chicago, IL as part of a service project for the Girl Scout Bronze Award. - March 24, 2014 - BobbleRoos by RS Kids Inc.
Benefit for Safe Haven for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender Youth Kicks Off in Southern California
The 1st Annual Black Tie Fundraiser Dinner for Joshua Home: an LGBTQ Safe Haven will be held on March 29, 2014. This event brings attention to the silent epidemic of homelessness among LGBTQ youth in America. - March 17, 2014 - Annette Patterson, LES
New Children's Book Teaches Kids How to Use the Key to Unlock the Power Inside
Author Donna McGoff announces the release of “The Power of Goal Setting”. Learning at an early age how to use a simple skill shows kids that they have the power to create their own destiny. Donna McGoff’s new book, “The Power of Goal Setting”, uses goal setting as a... - March 13, 2014 - Donna McGoff
Police Officer Creates Fake Police Call App to Help Children Behave
Today Police Officer Mick Keehan is announcing a new Apple and Android app he created called “Fake Police Call.” Let your child receive a rewarding personalized phone call from a police officer, named Sergeant Friendly. He will help improve your child’s behavior with a simple phone call on your smart phone. After he corrects your child's behavior, let him call your child back and reward them for changing their behavior. - March 11, 2014 - Fake Police Call
Salesforce.com Foundation Raises Over $35,000 for Quality Education in Tanzania, Africa
Funds being used to build library impacting more than 50,000 people, and scholarships for orphaned children. - March 04, 2014 - Make A Difference (MAD) Now
eMediaCampaigns! Robert Renteria, Parents for Peace and Justice Announce Fundraiser
Alexa (ĀLee) Torres, NBA Chicago Bull 3-point champion, Craig Hodges scheduled to appear. - March 02, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Announcing a Little Gem of a Child's Book with Captivating Illustrations That Gently Delivers an Important Message; Mabel and the Label
It is hoped that adults will enjoy reading this little book to the children in their lives and, as they do so, use it as an opportunity to elaborate on the message within. Once alerted to the human vice of labeling others, daily living will provide countless examples for children to remember the lesson Mabel and the Label. - February 27, 2014 - FoodnSport
Are Selfies Really to Blame for the Upswing of Head Lice?
In recent days, there have been reports about selfies causing an upswing in head lice among pre-teens and teenagers. But can we really put the blame on a quick cell-phone photo? "We don't believe that selfies are the cause of more head lice cases in teenagers," said Nancy Gordon,... - February 27, 2014 - National Association of Lice Treatment Professionals
Taking Club Baseball to Another Level in Nevada
In a world where competitive sports are played; character, integrity and good values can easily take the back seat unless a team or organization has set their priorities straight and assembled good leadership and coaches. Here in Nevada, baseball is one sport which can be played all year around. - February 26, 2014 - CBA Pumas