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Ameren Donation Promotes Disability Sports
The Ameren Missouri donation of two BulletBall Therapeutic Sport Tables to the Youth and Family Center in St. Louis, Mo. will enhance their afterschool program by providing an alternative sport allowing anyone regardless of age, gender, and disability to compete on a "level playing field"... - July 18, 2013 - Inclusion Sports
Excel Learning Center Flips the Switch on New Solar System
Excel Learning Center, a premier childcare facility serving South Jersey, will flip the switch on a brand new solar system at their beautiful six acre Mt. Laurel campus. The 52kW system, designed and installed by the energy experts at Moore Energy, is estimated to cover over fifty percent of the... - July 16, 2013 - Moore Energy LLC
Drug-Free South Arms Students Against Drugs
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is educating young people on the harmful effects of drugs throughout Tennessee. - July 12, 2013 - Drug Free South
Let's Go to China!
Let's Go to China! is a book series for early readers. With wonderful art and interesting facts, the series is designed to capture the attention of both readers and listeners of any age. - July 08, 2013 - Tommy Tong
"Mom Enough for Ya?!" a Web Series About Mothers Who Struggle with the Juggle Premieres July 2 on YouTube
"Mom Enough for Ya?!" is web series that follows two sisters – Sophie, a stay-at-home mom, and Lisa, a working mom as they grapple with their choices, their limitations and the unsolicited opinions of strangers. Catch new webisodes every Tuesday, beginning July 2! - July 02, 2013 - Brick Houz Productions
CONTESA Vocational and Skills Training Centre (VSTC) Commence
The Vocational and Skills Training Centre in Kabwe, Zambia will shortly start courses to deliver skills to young and disadvantaged people in the local Kabwe community. - June 28, 2013 - CONTESA
This July 4th Give the Gift of Education to the Children of Fallen Soldiers
GradSave.com helps raise funds for children who have lost a parent serving in the Armed Forces. - June 27, 2013 - GradSave
Church of Scientology Showers Safe Haven
The Church of Scientology recently held a “baby shower” to benefit needy families in Nashville, Tennessee. - June 26, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Latino Pop-Star Cristian Castro Attached to Indie Film "Deliverance"
Independent USC graduate filmmakers attach Latino Pop-star Cristian Castro to the film “Deliverance,” making it his big screen debut. The film “Deliverance” is a dramatic thriller based on the powerful true story of a domestic violence survivor. The film is intended to inspire change about this pandemic social issue through beautiful story telling. - June 20, 2013 - Deliverance, LLC
Meet NY Times Best-Selling Author at Sheltering heARTS
Laura Schroff, NY Times Best-Selling Author of: An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny, Keynote Guest at Sheltering Hearts. - June 18, 2013 - Sheltering Hearts
Push Media Group, D.C Elite Baseball and Bethesda Big Train Present Baltimore Celebrity Youth Baseball Camp June 24-28, Led by 16 Game Winning Pitcher Garrett Stephenson
Looking for an Elite Youth Baseball Camp this summer, then look no further. This is a chance to attend a camp led by 16 Game MLB winning pitcher Garrett Stephenson with appearances by players such star reliever Pedro Strop, the Oriole Bird and first class athletes at Bethesda Big Train Fields at... - June 18, 2013 - Push Media Group
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Teams with Feed The Children to Distribute Goods to Wounded Veterans
Massive donations of books, bottled water and more delivered to U.S. Army bases - June 13, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Reducing Crime with The Way to Happiness
Booklets are being distributed among troubled neighborhoods to good results. - June 10, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
FORTRUST Announces Sponsorship of the 12th Annual Kidstek Charity Golf Classic June 10th
FORTRUST, the Rocky Mountain Region’s premium data center and colocation services provider, announced today they will be sponsoring the 12th Annual KidsTek Charity Golf Tournament in Denver next week at the Inverness Golf Club. KidsTek is a non-profit organization supporting Colorado’s... - June 07, 2013 - FORTRUST
Indie Film Director for "Spirit of Love," the Mike Glenn Story Requests White House Screening in Support of Diversity, Disabilities in Film and Sports for Disabled Teens
Deaf and Hard of Hearing teens deliver a powerful message of Acceptance - June 06, 2013 - Film It Productions
New Research Says Increase Family Time to Lower Teen Substance Abuse
OneHope to release findings on Int’l Day Against Drug Use- June 26th - June 06, 2013 - OneHope
New Marine Summer Program Connects Learning and Fun for Bay Area Kids
Young Bay Area entrepreneur starts educational marine biology camp for kids. For years parents and educators alike have been seeking alternatives to the younger generation’s preoccupation with television, video games and movies. The days of bike rides and playing outside with the other... - June 05, 2013 - Shark Camp
AC Milan Soccer Camp Returns to Bridgeport, CT for 4th Consecutive Year
AC Milan, the world's most successful club returns to Connecticut. The AC Milan Youth Program will host the 2013 Milan Junior Camp in the Greater Bridgeport area from July 29 – August 2. The Milan Junior Camp program is the stepping stone into a series of activities organized by the AC... - June 03, 2013 - AC Milan
Self Storage Provider, Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers, Raises $33,500 for Shriners Hospitals for Children and Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Celebrating 15 years in business and as a part of the Houston community, local self storage provider raises money to donate to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. - May 31, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Dr. Abdul Kalam's Lead India 2020 Expands Globally, US Chapter Unveiled an Innovative Model to Engage 25 Million NRIs to Transform India as a Developed Nation by 2020
In a private ceremony in Rockville, Maryland, Lead India 2020 Chapter Executive Team along with a group of vibrant young students and supporters of Li2020 Foundation met with Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of India and Chief Mentor of Lead India 2020 and seek guidance on expanding the Lead India 2020 activities globally - May 31, 2013 - Lead India 2020 Foundation USA
Natosha S. Dooling Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Natosha S. Dooling of Davie, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. About Natosha S. Dooling Mrs. Dooling is the CEO of Sportsality, which is a sports magazine published in... - May 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
GradSave Partners with Children of Fallen Soldiers to Raise Funds for College
GradSave.com is helping raise funds for children who have lost a parent serving in the Armed Forces. - May 26, 2013 - GradSave
Little Fashions Boutique Looks at Kids Fall 2013 Clothing Trends Which Mix Lux Looks with Playful Colors and Prints
Covering key children's clothing trends for Fall 2013 witnessed on the runway shows of Europe & US. - May 24, 2013 - Little Fashions Boutique
Enslow Publishers Announces New Trade Imprint at Book Expo America
Speeding Star, a new list of trade books for boys, will launch in fall 2013 as an imprint of Enslow Publishers, a long-time publisher of books for the school and library market. - May 23, 2013 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
STOMP Out Bullying™ Joins America’s Promise Alliance and Its Grad Nation Campaign
At Home, in School and in our Communities STOMP Out Bullying Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - May 20, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Sheldrake Environmental Center to Offer Exciting Ecological Experiences Through Their Summer Children’s Programs
There’s fun for children of all ages at Sheldrake Environmental Center! Sign your child up for Sheldrake’s June Mini Camp for Pre-schoolers. It’s perfect for the gap between the end of pre-school and the beginning of summer camp. Then, starting in July, Sheldrake will be offering a Summer Nature Camp for children ages 3-8. Your children will not only have a blast, but will also learn important ecological concepts. - May 19, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Workshop Addressing Cyberbullying, Drama and Mean Girls Set for June 13 in Detroit
In an effort to combat cyberbullying, drama and “mean girl” behavior and inspire positive relationships among middle and high school students, Empowered Flower Girl will host its signature Chica Chat workshop – in partnership with Detroit Parent Network. The two-hour workshop,... - May 15, 2013 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
East Felicina Middle School Will Take Part in an International Water Safety Class on Wednesday
East Feliciana Middle School is taking the safety of their students very serious by teaming up with a Florida non profit organization (Safety Rock Foundation) to teach ten simple water safety rules. This class will be held on International Water Safety Day May 15th at 8:30 am. - May 14, 2013 - Safety Rock Foundation Corp
Myanmar Polestar Travels & Tours, First to Join The Code and Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation in Myanmar
Myanmar Polestar is the first travel and tour company in Myanmar to join The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism [The Code]. - May 13, 2013 - The Code
Venue Houston Hosts The Global Party Benefiting TX Children's Hospital
360 VIP Event locations throughout the World were chosen to participate in this incredible event. Venue is honored to be participating for the second year - linking the world for a worthy cause. - May 13, 2013 - Venue Houston
HDFC Life Initiates CSR Project Swabhimaan with SOS Children’s Villages of India
HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, today extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Swabhimaan, to SOS Children’s Villages of India. The project will begin with supporting the education of 300 vulnerable children in 4 locations including... - May 09, 2013 - SOS Village
Three New Books for Children Teach Life Lessons Using Farm Animals
From author Cindy Crawford Garrett comes three charming stories about life lessons learned from the farm animals with her vibrant picture books. - May 08, 2013 - Cindy Crawford Garrett
Anger is OKAY, Violence is NOT & Some Parts Are NOT for Sharing/Algunas Partes No Son Para Compartir (Spanish Edition)
2013 Colorado Independent Publishers Association Awards: Please join the Emcee Ward Lucas, CIPA, and CIPA ELF, to announce the winners of the 19th Annual CIPA EVVY Awards book competition at the CIPA EVVY Awards Banquet to be held: Saturday, May 18, 2013, Reception: 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Dinner and Awards: 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Marriott Denver South at Park Meadows, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 - May 07, 2013 - Julie Federico Child Safety Author
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Event in Redwood City CA
Join Operation Kidsafe, the Redwood City Police Department and Honda of Redwood City for a free and fun child safety weekend. - May 06, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Wish Comes True for Local Teen on “World Wish Day”
Golden State Collision Repair Centers and Make-A-Wish® Reveal Renovated ’65 Mustang to Local Teen on World Wish Day - May 06, 2013 - Golden State Collision Repair Centers
"Urban Philadelphia Web Film Series Launches Episode 1" Series Will Help Communities Better Respond to the Needs of Youth
Philadelphia Filmmakers, Musicians, and Youth Service Providers collaborate to bring uplifting web series to the urban masses. In response to the urgent need to better connect with youth ages 16 to 25 and offer alternatives to engaging with them "CASES" the web series has been created and produced by the DK Interprises, Inc. The production team is poised to premiere its first episode in May, 2013. Go to: http://casestheseries.com to view the Trailer. - May 05, 2013 - DK Interprises Inc.
Church of Scientology Hosts “Baby Shower for Nashville”
The Church of Scientology is planning a “baby shower” donation drive to benefit needy families in Nashville, Tennessee. - May 04, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2013 - Eighth Annual Awards
May 12th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time we celebrate Mothers not just for their love and nurturing, but their selfless acts and their ability to give to others. - May 02, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event in Westbury and Oyster Bay
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - May 02, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
First Star's Celebration for Children's Rights Event Honors Humanitarians and Visionaries for Their Devotion to Helping Children
First Star, the leading national advocacy group dedicated to strengthening rights and improving lives of abused and neglected children, will hold its ninth annual Celebration for Children’s Rights event on May 5, 2013 at the Skirball Cultural Center. Families from the Los Angeles business, entertainment and legal communities, along with many celebrities, will join First Star in honoring this year’s award recipients. - May 02, 2013 - First Star
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
National Corporate Housing Observes Take Your Child to Work Day
National Corporate Housing, a global multibrand corporate housing company and leader in the furnished temporary housing industry, observed Take Your Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at all nationwide locations. - April 29, 2013 - National Corporate Housing
Elementary Teacher Has Second Printing of Her Children’s Book Halle and Tiger with Their Bucketfilling Family
Former elementary teacher is pleased to announce that her children’s book, Halle and Tiger with their Bucketfilling Family is in it’s second printing. The book teaches children about being a positive person and treating people with kindness and respect. - April 26, 2013 - Peggy Johncox
Lawson Mulvihill Media's Director of Communications Joins Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield, New Jersey
Lawson Mulvihill Media announces that Margaret Mulvihill has joined the Board of Trustees - Boys & Girls Club, Garfield, NJ. Margaret is a long-time supporter of BGCG and looks forward to joining with her fellow Trustees in assisting the Clubs’ CEO Paul J. Casey implement his wonderful vision for the Club. - April 25, 2013 - Lawson Mulvihill
Message in New Anti-Bullying Children’s Book May be a Little Controversial
In her newest children's book, author P.B. Jeffrey asserts that bullied children need to take ownership of their own lives and demand respect, an idea that some people may reject. - April 24, 2013 - Belizario Jeffrey Communications Co.
Welcome to The Kingdom of Should: A Special Story for Children on the Autism Spectrum and Their Parents
The Kingdom of Should is an audio story with a therapeutically designed musical soundtrack and several kid-friendly songs for and about children on the autism spectrum. The story shows that one's apparent limitations can be turned into strengths. It also addresses issues like bullying and gluten-free diet as it relates to autism spectrum behaviors. The Kingdom of Should was created by a schoolteacher, a developmental music therapist and a behavioral optometrist. - April 24, 2013 - Land of Can LLC
Foster Parent Assistant Now Available on Android Devices. Allows Foster Parents to Track Information on Their Foster Children.
Foster Parent Assistant allows user to manage information on the foster children in their care. It allows users to track basic information (name, DOB, social worker info, etc.). - April 24, 2013 - Pine Point Mobile Solutions
Superior Grocers Partners with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services to Promote Healthy Living and Launch CalFresh Awareness Month
Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services to promote healthy living and connect the community with CalFresh and nutrition education resources and programs by sponsoring... - April 22, 2013 - Superior Grocers
APEX Bank to Fund Education for 10 Children at SOS Shillong
The Chairman and MD of Apex Bank visit SOS Shillong village on 28th March, 2013. Apex bank, a premier organization has decided to fund education for 10 children at SOS Shillong, the independent, non-governmental, social development organization. Apex bank has initiated this as an endeavour to... - April 20, 2013 - SOS Village