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The Politically Incorrect Toys Portfolio by David Murphey Launches on Kickstarter
The Politically Incorrect Toys Portfolio by Hawaii photographer David Murphey is a social commentary on how toys have changed over the years and how we, as a society can change our views about what is or is not socially acceptable. - October 15, 2013 - David Murphey Photography
Internationally Known Music School Celebrates Its Second Anniversary, with an Open House in Support of Make-a-Wish® South Florida
School of Rock West Broward proves that "music lessons done differently" is what makes them a success. - October 09, 2013 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Drug-Free South Celebrates Red Ribbon Week All Month Long
Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World spreads its positive messages to youth and in Tennessee and surrounding states. - October 08, 2013 - Drug Free South
National “Collective Impact” Education Initiative Selects United Way of San Diego County
One of Only Six United Ways to Receive Strategic Support from Strive Network, Funding from Target - October 06, 2013 - United Way of San Diego County
Children’s Book Author Releases New Book About Childhood Obesity Using Animal Characters
Author, Thomas Hund is pleased to announce the release of his children book, Nanny Goat Chunks Up. This is a story that focuses on a widespread problem in society: overweight and out-of-shape children. Through this charming, straightforward tale about a goat’s dilemma, children may learn a needed lesson. - October 05, 2013 - Thomas Hund
Seon to Donate Bus Camera System Proceeds to Anti-bullying Efforts
Seon is pleased to kick off National Bullying Prevention Month by announcing that they will donate a portion of the proceeds of every bus camera system sold between October 1st and December 31st to anti-bullying education and awareness campaigns like, “The Bully Project.” It is expected... - October 02, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center Holds Annual Gala to Benefit Children of Wabasso, Florida
The Seventh Annual Event Kicks Off the Season at Pointe West in Vero Beach - October 02, 2013 - Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center
Growing Sound Releases 6 New Music Videos for Bullying Prevention
Growing Sound, a children’s record label, and publisher, based in the Greater Cincinnati area is pleased to announce the release of a new DVD titled "Before The Bullying: Music Videos for Social Skills." This DVD contains six (6) music videos promoting acceptance, friendship,... - October 01, 2013 - Growing Sound (a division of Children, Inc.)
Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center Spreads Awareness About Child Health Day
Laurel Bay Health and Rehab is proud to spread awareness of Child Health Day, in support of healthier and happy children. - September 25, 2013 - Lincoln Park Care Center
Oceanside Care Center Celebrates Child Health Day
Oceanside Care Center promotes healthy eating habits during Child Health Day. - September 25, 2013 - Oceanside Care Center
Jim Dodson Law Supports Child Passenger Safety Week
Florida has designated Sept. 16 through Sept. 20 as Child Passenger Safety Week and Sept. 21 as Seat Check Saturday. Florida personal injury law firm, Jim Dodson Law, will be supporting the week dedicated to reducing fatal vehicle accidents involving children by promoting the use of seat belts for... - September 14, 2013 - Jim Dodson Law
Spa Logic Pop Up Salon in Dupont Circle Park
A Community Day of Music and Salon Fun To Benefit Locks of Love - September 12, 2013 - Spa Logic
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 per Scrub Top to Childhood Cancer
Uniform Advantage announced today that they are donating $1 for every “Go Grey” print scrub top and scrub jacket they sell to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) as part of their ongoing efforts to support Childhood Cancer awareness. The ACCO was founded in 1970 by a... - September 11, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Alfred J. Smith Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Alfred J. Smith of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social services. About Alfred J. Smith Brother Smith has over 56 years experience in the field of social... - September 10, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Little Red Wagon Films is Backing 13 Year Old Female Horror Director
Little Red Wagon Films is backing 13 year old female horror director Emily DiPrimio. Together they are trying to raise $25,000 on Kickstarter to make her dream come true. They have crafted a pitch video that has attracted the attention of the horror community. Renowned horror website www.horrorsociety.com has said that their pitch video is "The best pitch video we have ever seen." - September 09, 2013 - Little Red Wagon Films
Interest-Led Learning in Peru- Retreat Designed for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers of the United States
Unique Learning Opportunity for Teens, Families and Adults in Peruvian Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, November 2013. - September 07, 2013 - Project Unschool Peru
Vetta Sports Announces the 3rd Annual Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble
America SCORES St. Louis invites soccer enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to participate in the 3rd Annual Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble. - September 05, 2013 - Vetta Sports
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance and Fitness Opportunity for Children and Adults
The Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) will be celebrating its Grand Opening to introduce a new dance studio to the Washington DC, and Northern Virginia area. The Greater Washington Dance Center will offer extensive dance and fitness programs for students of all ages, beginning through professional, to include Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern,Yoga and Fitness. - September 04, 2013 - Greater Washington Dance Center
eMediaCampaigns! Author, Robert Renteria Donates Curricula to Schools Across the Globe
Latino leader tells teens, at-risk youth secrets for success include hard work, determination and education. - September 04, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Mahabbah Foundation Hosts Backpack Giveaway
200 Children Served on Saturday with Free Backpack Giveaway. - September 02, 2013 - Mahabbah Foundation
The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists
Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center
New Production Company Brandon Street Films Has Announced an 9-Picture Film Slate, Beginning with "The Disappearance of Dinosaur Stan"
Brandon Street Films is in advanced development with a number of projects including, The Disappearance of Dinosaur Stan, written and directed by Gordon Michaels, based on the book, "The Disappearance of Dinosaur Sue," by Joseph Kchodl and Wendy Caszatt - Allen. Other projects in the script stages of development include the Detroit based heist drama, "Overtime," written by Gordon Michaels, "One Way Ticket," and the comedy, Harold Undercover, a sequel to the critically acclaimed, Unbeatable Harold - August 28, 2013 - Brandon Street Films
Velvetta June Salary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Velvetta June Salary of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social services. About Velvetta June Salary Ms. Salary has over 11 years experience in the social... - August 24, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Checking for Head Lice Simplified by Hair Whisperers
Download the Proof of Lice card from Hair Whisperers to determine if your child has head lice. - August 22, 2013 - Hair Whisperers
Xanadu Catalina 5K Health & Wellness Festival September 20th-22nd 2013 – Santa Catalina Island Benefiting the Outdoor Discovery School Foundation
Two Harbors in Catalina Island will be the home of Xanadu, the 5K Health and Fitness Festival. Between 1500 and 3000 participants are projected to experience this weekend adventure that promotes physical fitness, well-being, community and the non profit, Outdoor Discovery School Foundation. - August 21, 2013 - Xanadu Catalina
CADVA Successfully Launches Anti-Violence Campaign in Trinidad
Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness brought its anti-violence campaign initiative to Trinidad and Tobago early August. A series of events under the theme: “UNITE TO INSPIRE: EDUCATION CREATES ACCEPTANCE,” launched “Operation BUILD-BOARD” in partnership with IMRARC (Irene Madray’s Recreational Arts and Resources Center-Local NGO of Guyana focusing on Youth Development) and the Miss World Guyana Organization in an effort to improve the health and well being of our Caribbean youths. - August 18, 2013 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Acclaimed Music Together® Classes to be Offered in San Rafael and Novato
Sing-Dance-Play Music Together® will begin classes this fall in new locations in Novato and San Rafael, announced Sing-Dance-Play director Elina Coulter. The next ten-week semester of classes starts the week of September 9 at Marinwood Community Center in San Rafael, and Hamilton Community... - August 15, 2013 - Sing-Dance-Play
WESPN-TV.com Preserves Childhood Memories
WESPN-TV.com announces a unique TV product that preserves childhood sports memories in the form of a TV Sports Show. - August 11, 2013 - WESPN-TV.com
Teen Pleads for Safe Return of Her Missing Disabled Brother
Teen sister asks national media to help find her missing disabled brother Sean Sidi. - August 10, 2013 - Next of Kin Registry (NOKR)
New Book Mixes Therapy and Cooking to Aid in Communications
Cookbook mixes therapy and recipes to act as a tool for families to come together at dinner time. - August 08, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Ronald Benjamin Radetich Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Ronald Benjamin Radetich of San Ramon, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of security. About Ronald Benjamin Radetich Mr. Radetich has over 50 years of experience as a... - August 06, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Whilly Bermudez Publishes First in a Series of Positive & Inspirational Children’s Books
Critically acclaimed children’s book aims at instilling the value of good deeds in children. Book Signing Event planned for Miami Lakes, Florida. - August 05, 2013 - WB Media
CADVA Launches Anti-Violence Campaign in Trinidad with Innovative Ways to Support Youth at Risk
The U.S.-based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness (CADVA) will bring its anti-violence campaign initiative to Trinidad and Tobago August 6-12. A series of events will commence under the theme: “Unite To Inspire: Education Creates Acceptance,” launching “Operation... - August 04, 2013 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in Langley, BC
One of the Operation KidSafe digital fingerprinting units will be available at no charge to area families, starting in August 21, 2013 in the Vancouver metro area. This system produces a lifetime safety record for a child and only the parent gets a record of the visit. Safety tips and education are also provided so parents can help arm their children with knowledge. - August 03, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
A 5-Year-Old North Dakota Girl Overcomes Autism with Use of Skills®, an Online Autism Curriculum
Maddy Robinson proves “Mission Possible” as she loses her diagnosis of autism after intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment led by her parents using Skills®, an online autism curriculum. - July 31, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Xclaimed Ministries is Strengthening the Community
About 400 people attended the Xclaimed Ministries' "REVIVE" event (Concert in the Park) on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Scooters, Barbies and quads were the big hits for the kids. Adults went home with new dishwashers, comforters, pillows, sinks, shower head assemblies, coffee makers, home... - July 30, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
14-Year-Old Boy Missing from East Terrell Hills Area of San Antonio, TX Since Tuesday July 23, 2013
Much-loved 14 year old, Casimiro A. Saenz, has been missing since early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2013, from the East Terrell Hills area of San Antonio, TX. Casimiro A. Saenz was last seen just before 8:00 AM on Tuesday morning wearing blue jeans and a gray shirt with white stripes while riding... - July 29, 2013 - Master Passkey LLC
P.A.D.D. Petitions Atlanta’s Non-Profit Organizations to Help Fight Epidemics Affecting Our Youth
Atlanta based non-profit organization invites other Atlanta youth focused programs to join forces at the safety and mentor fair in offering after school alternatives and serve as a potential source of academic support and partially compensate for the inequities that plague our nation’s schools. - July 23, 2013 - Love From Afar
Model Year-End Sales Event at OC Nissan Irvine This Sunday, Including Meet and Greet with LA Galaxy Player Juninho
OC Nissan Irvine supports and encourages the education of children and local schools and is happy to be involved in raising school supplies for the local community. - July 20, 2013 - OC Nissan Irvine
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