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TransAmerica Training Management Keeps the Season Alive in The New Year and Donates Big to the YMCA of Greater Miami
Miami-based TransAmerica Training Management, known for its excellence in business, reminds everyone that even in the new year you can continue the spirit of giving. TAM Training may offer software training and be one of 200 Oracle Training Certified Facilities in the US but this new year they are... - January 10, 2013 - TransAmerica Training Management
America’s Insistent Violence: a Call to Action from Merge Education
20% of America’s young people today have a diagnosable mental health disorder. (The National Center for Children in Poverty, University of Chicago http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_929.html). Merge Education has a solution that engages these overlooked young people. It’s a combination of progressive fine arts, mentoring, and strengths-based education. - January 07, 2013 - Merge Education
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY This Coming Friday; Registration Open to All Families
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting a full day adoption workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY, on January 11th, 2013, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. Pre-registration is required. - January 04, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Celebrate the Achievements of the African American Community During Black History Month
Every February across the nation people celebrate Black History Month. Positive Promotions supports highlighting the accomplishments of the African American community through budget-friendly educational tools and giveaways. - January 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Make 2013 the Year Children Stop Dying from Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma is a particularly deadly cancer that effects people of all ages but one strain, Rhabdomyosarcoma, mainly targets children under the age of 15. According to statistics from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, there are approximately 6000 new cases a year and the survival... - December 31, 2012 - Jareds Juggernaut To Cure Sarcoma
Outraged Utah Family Speaks Out Against Russian Adoption Ban
The DiGirolamo family expressed feelings of outrage and dismay at Russia’s ban on American adoptions. They adopted three Russian girls in 2002 and President Vladimir Putin’s ban on American adoptions today prevents that same opportunity from happening for thousands of Russian orphans needing parents and a good home. - December 29, 2012 - DontForgetTheChildren.com
Memoir Author Monica Holloway to Host Autism Friendly Literacy Brunch for Charity – 1/12/13
Autism author and literacy advocate Monica Holloway will host an Autism-Friendly Literacy Brunch for charity, including 20% of brunch proceeds to benefit Autism Speaks OC with matching proceeds, up to $1,000, to benefit the National Center for Family Literacy, on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 10... - December 27, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
Plan Canada’s Trip of a Lifetime Contest Closes December 31st
Last-minute holiday shoppers are encouraged to get their Gifts of Hope purchases in before December 31st so that they can be automatically entered into a contest to see Gifts of Hope in action! - December 22, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Colin Bower, a Mass. Father of Two Kidnapped American Boys Who Has Been Working with Sen Kerry for the Past Three Years to Bring His Boys Home on Sen Kerry's Nomination
Statement by Colin Bower, a Massachusetts father of two kidnapped American boys, who has been working with Senator John Kerry for the past three years to gain the return of his boys from Egypt, on his nomination for Secretary of State of the United States. - December 21, 2012 - HelpBringNoorandRamsayHome
New Children’s Book Rennefarre is a Translated and Adapted Version of a German Children’s Classic
Children’s book author, Malve von Hassell is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Rennefarre: Dott’s Wonderful Travels and Adventures. This is a translation and adaptation of a German children’s classic. - December 21, 2012 - Malve von Hassell
Autism Memoir Author Monica Holloway Sheds Light on Understanding Autism and Its Lack of Correlation to Violence
Upon reports surfacing that Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza had autism or Asperger's syndrome, autism memoir author Monica Holloway publicly declared, “I'm so worried that people who don't understand autism or Asperger’s syndrome will now associate it with violence,... - December 18, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
New Children’s Book Released by New York Author, Letters from the Tooth Fairy
Children’s book author, Malve von Hassell is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Letters from the Tooth Fairy. This new work will excite children’s minds and spark their imagination. - December 17, 2012 - Malve von Hassell
Creations by Crouch Contributes Radically to Multilingual Education
The world is already changing both culturally and technologically in ways we never imagined. Adele's books are designed to contribute positively to those changes by enriching the lives of children. Available in both printed and eBook formats, her books are colorful, playful and they make learning fun. - December 15, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Family Business Association Awards for Massachusetts Recognize Anton’s Cleaners with Community Excellence Award
Anton’s Cleaners was presented with the 2012 Community Excellence Award by the Family Business Association (FBA). In addition to the award, the Family Business Association has generously donated a check in the amount of $1,500 to Caring Partners, the 501c (3) arm of Anton’s... - December 15, 2012 - Family Business Association
South Nassau Communities Hospital Launches HELP for Kids in Crisis
The ultimate goal of HELP, said Mrs. Bert, is to prevent teen suicide. According to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center based in Washington, D.C., 15 to 19 year olds hold the highest attempted-suicide hospitalization rates in New York State. - December 15, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Connecticut Author, Sandra Champlain, Gives Free Help on "Grief" to Those Impacted by Elementary School Shooting December 14, 2012
At least 27 shot and killed, including children, at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school. Sandra Champlain, author of "How to Survive Grief" and "We Don't Die - A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death" gives families important tools to deal with their pain at this emotional time. - December 14, 2012 - Sandra Champlain
The Tennessee Divorce Client's Handbook: What Every Divorcing Spouse Needs to Know is Now Available on Amazon.com and Kindle
The Tennessee Divorce Client's Handbook, authored by Memphis divorce attorney Miles Mason, Sr., offers practical advice to individuals considering the possibility of divorce. This advice covers a wide variety of topics, such as what steps should be taken first, changing bank accounts, hiring a divorce team, and mediation do’s and don’ts. It also covers Tennessee-specific laws on child support, alimony, custody and parenting plans, and property division. - December 13, 2012 - Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC
Xclaimed Ministries 4th Annual Community Christmas Festival
Xclaimed Ministries gives away bicycles, toys and food at their 4th Annual Community Christmas Festival. - December 13, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Prevent or Reverse Diabetes in Children - Book Published by Charles J. Masison
This one-of-a-kind book was created to help mothers provide detailed information on how to protect children against the growing Diabetes epidemic, now in the millions. This 105 page book gives the 7 steps that parents and others need to know for children's diabetes prevention and treatment. It was written in a plain and simple to read manner that allows one to easily follow the steps. - December 11, 2012 - Tomorrows Health Today
New Children’s Anti-Bullying Books Receive Several National Awards, Including the Mom’s Choice Award
Children’s book author, John Paul Padilla is pleased to announce that the two books in his anti-bullying, Johnny Big-Ears series are receiving national awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award. - December 08, 2012 - John Paul Padilla
Prolific Novice Author of Three Books Making a Splash on Amazon’s Sales Rankings
An unheard-of creative author has released three contrasting books, all written in just two months, that are gaining sales and higher rankings on the world’s largest book retail website. - December 07, 2012 - Luanga Nuwame
Davidson Realty Raises $6000 Through First Davidson Cares Fundraiser for Local Schools
Leading real estate company Davidson Realty www.DavidsonRealty.com is supporting local St. Johns County schools with new Davidson Cares program. - December 06, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
P&O Cruises Partners with Save the Children
Australia’s leading cruise line P&O Cruises is offering its passengers the chance to make a big impact with their small change and give back to the destinations they visit through an exciting new partnership with Save the Children. As part of the new P&O Pacific Partnership... - December 04, 2012 - P&O Cruises
Got a Cute Kid? DeAbreu Modeling Consulting Service is Looking for New Talent for Major Brands.
DeAbreu Modeling is hosting a model search for babies and toddlers ages 10 months to 4 years old to use for commercials, print ads and TV nationwide. Some of DeAbreu Modeling Consulting clients' include: toddler magazine, Baby Talk, Parenting, Vogue Bambini, and JC Penny Catalog. Print ads to include Target, Belk, Children’s Place, Hamrick’s, Dickies Clothing; and commercials for JC Penny, Food Lion, and Bojangles to name a few. - December 04, 2012 - DeAbreu Modeling Consulting
Basketball Helping Youth in the Community
When a community produces greatness, that greatness is fully realized when it is poured back into its roots to encourage the growth of other budding stars. Rochelle Coleman, ex-college basketball star (Syracuse University), ex-professional basketball player and current head coach of Paint Branch... - December 02, 2012 - Rochelle Athletic Consulting, LLC
New Research by Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd Finds No Clear Path to Mathematics Learning in California
New research finds that students already doing well in mathematics in the 7th grade are more likely to take advanced math courses in high school and achieve proficiency on the California Standards Test (CST) in algebra. But for the many students who struggle, there is no clear path to learning and achievement in mathematics. - December 01, 2012 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
McGough Academy Team Qualifies for 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships
The McGough Academy Eight Hand Team Girls Under 10 Qualify at the Irish Dance Mid Atlantic Regional Championships for the World Championships 2013 in Boston, MA. - November 30, 2012 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
Superior Grocers Joins Forces with Nestle USA to Donate $152,000 to Local Schools in Southern California
Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, has partnered once again with Nestlé USA to continue its commitment to education in Southern California. In an effort to support local schools, Superior Grocers and Nestlé USA’s school donation partnership will award a total of $152,000 to 132 local schools and $20,000 to the National Guard Youth Foundation. - November 29, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Las Vegas Kid-Friendly Blog Launched with Focus on Vegas Wholesome Activities and Attractions
VegasKids.info is launching a blog dedicated to helping parents find children-friendly attractions and shows while visiting Las Vegas. - November 28, 2012 - New Platform Group
2nd Annual Miracle of Giving Poker Tournament This Sunday at Presque Isle Downs & Casino
All toys collected will benefit the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. - November 28, 2012 - MTR
Free Programs Available for Children Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
School assemblies and neighborhood programs given for free to areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Children will learn how wilderness survival skills bring security and comfort during disasters and urban survival situations. - November 28, 2012 - Children of the Earth Foundation
CS3 Technology Hosts Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location in Memory of USMC Corporal Wade Austin Toothman
Annual Toys for Tots participation creates community, benefits Toys for Tots and honors Corporal Toothman. - November 26, 2012 - CS3 Technology
OCA Deeply Concerned and Saddened About Suicide of Female Ward of the State: Children’s Advocate Reiterates Calls for a Remand Facility for Girls
The Office of The Children’s Advocate is deeply concerned about reports of a female ward of the State who was being housed at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in St. Andrew, committing suicide yesterday, November 21, 2012. Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison, noted that such a... - November 22, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Honda World Downey Dealership Provides Incentive for Donation for Toys for Tots Program
With the incentive of a cheaper oil change in exchange for a toy, Honda World Downey hopes to bring in a number of toy donations. - November 21, 2012 - Honda World Downey
OneLifeLesson.com Encourages Thanksgiving Conversation to Last More Than a Lifetime
High School Student’s Website Addresses Inter-Generational Lessons and Passing Them On - November 20, 2012 - One Life Lesson
OCA Calls for Collective Responsibility in the Fight Against Child Abuse
As Jamaica joins forces with international partners and organizations worldwide to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, November 20, 2012, the Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA), is reminding all Jamaicans that as a nation we must share in the collective responsibility of... - November 20, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Wiffle Ball Inc. President Gives New Baseball Novel Two Thumbs Up
Author Tom Stohlgren shows why it’s important for young athletes to hit the books as much as they hit baseballs. He coached his two boys in competitive baseball for over 16 years, and he funnels that experience into a fictional 18-year-old baseball star from Colorado, Max Redding, who is reported to be a top prospect in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. But what are Max’s plans if he does not get drafted? - November 17, 2012 - Tom Stohlgren, Author, LLC
"Given Our Chance" Movie Trailer Released from Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned For Life
The documentary trailer for "Given Our Chance" has been released. Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned for Life/Ruckel International are happy to announce their documentary trailer. - November 15, 2012 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
Millennials Prove Continued Force in 2012 Election
CIRCLE and Mobilize.org report Millennials active in the 2012 election. - November 13, 2012 - Mobilize.org
New Report Documents Rise in Number of Homeless Children
Issued by the Children and Families Commission of Orange County, Report Recommends Steps to Help as County Fights to End Homelessness in 10 Years - November 09, 2012 - Children and Families Commission of Orange County
Operation Warm and Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation Mobilizing to Provide New Coats to Children Devastated by Hurricane Sandy
National non-profit Operation Warm and Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation have launched an emergency relief effort to infuse storm-shattered communities in New York and New Jersey with brand new winter coats for children whose families have been devastated by hurricane Sandy. - November 09, 2012 - Operation Warm
Joint Forces to Protect Children from Sex Tourism: Development Partnership with the Private Sector Supporting The Code
Four of the world’s leading tourism companies together with GIZ and The Code launch a joint project to combat child sex tourism. Project partners: TUI Travel; Accor group; Kuoni Group and ITB aim to ensure and inspire action on the issue, through testing and optimization of the tools put in... - November 08, 2012 - The Code
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Help Bring Joy to Local Needy Children This Holiday Season, Partners with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Leader in self storage in Houston, Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers is an official Toys for Tots donation site. All four Amazing Spaces locations will challenge their communities to give new, unwrapped toys that will then be distributed by the Toys for Tots Program to local needy children. - November 06, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
On Veteran’s Day, Dunrobin Releases Unique Children’s Book on US Navy Blue Angels
Being a Blue Angel takes children behind the scenes with the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. “Being a Blue Angel” shows kids all the jobs the Blue Angels do, from the pilots to the maintenance crew, and more. And uses the real Blue Angels to inspire children towards science and math education, team sports, positive life choices and their dreams. This is the first book for children to ever take this approach. - November 05, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing
Nicko McBrain, Drummer from the Band Iron Maiden, to Visit Music Students at School of Rock Coral Springs
Nicko McBrain, drummer from the band Iron Maiden, is scheduled for a meet & greet at the School of Rock Coral Springs, Thursday, November 8th at 7:45pm. - November 05, 2012 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
November Adoption Month: Children Speak Out About Their Experiences in the Child Welfare System
In honor of National Adoption Month, Spaulding for Children will hold a panel discussion for children and youth to speak about their experiences in the child welfare system on November 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 16250 Northland Drive, in Southfield. Spaulding for Children provides foster care,... - November 02, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
Scottsdale Weight Loss Center's New Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, Joins the Fight Against Obesity in Arizona
Arizona’s current obesity epidemic affects 24.7% of our population and is expected to hit 58.8% by 2030 according to the recent article released from Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). New Obesity Medicine Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, tells... - November 01, 2012 - Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, PLLC
Children First’s New Location in Venice Receives a Couple of Donations Thanks to a Recent Southbay Home Sale
Making Another Property a Generous Property... Children First received donations from Riddell Title & Escrow and Generous Property from the proceeds of a recent home sale in the Southbay community located in Osprey, Florida. - October 31, 2012 - Generous Property
Aya Academy of Excellence is Stacking the Personal Libraries of Children One Book at a Time
Amidst the flurry of falling leaves, Aya Academy of Excellence is traveling throughout metro Atlanta donating books to school-aged children in support of their literacy initiative. This year, over two hundred books have been distributed to children to encourage reading proficiency in accordance with Aya Academy’s mission to improve communities by supporting families through education outreach. In 2013, Aya Academy will provide outreach to families with their share space, Community Classroom. - October 28, 2012 - Aya Academy of Excellence