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Flexfit Supports Mauli Ola Foundation as a Title Sponsor to Benefit Kids with Cystic Fibrosis
Flexfit headwear is a title sponsor of Mauli Ola Foundation’s 2009 Surf Experience Day events to benefit children and young adults with cystic fibrosis. - May 21, 2009 - Flexfit
Award Winning Independent Film, Perfect Sport, is Released on DVD
Washington-based entertainment production company Building Block Pictures LLC, in conjunction with Washington-based distributor Indieflix Inc, is releasing the multi-award-winning feature “Perfect Sport” on DVD on Tuesday May 19 2009 after a successful festival run. Writer-director... - May 20, 2009 - IndieFlix Inc.
8 Year Old Musician, Composer and Entertainer, Ethan Bortnick Makes His Fourth Appearance on the Tonight Show, with Jay Leno
Ethan Bortnick will be appearing on one of the last shows that Jay Leno will be hosting on the Tonight Show. Ethan will be surprising Jay with a special musical dedication. This episode will Air on May 19, 2009. - May 19, 2009 - Ethan Bortnick
Industry Experts Say a SextCast is a Far More Dangerous Issue to Our Digital Generation Than Sexting Alone
If you are a kid, parent, teacher, reporter, or government agency still wrapped up with the phenomenon of "sexting", then much like the rapid development of digital technology, your digital knowledge and concerns are already outdated. - May 14, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
S.A.V.Y's Inspire Me to Excellence Initiative After School Program for Teen Girls is National
S.A.V.Y's Inspire Me to Excellence initiative is now available to middle schools and high schools outside of the New York City area. Schools can partner with their organization as an affiliate site and implement the Inspire Me to Excellence model. - May 10, 2009 - S.A.V.Y - Successful and Victorious Youth, Inc.
Gingerbread LittleVersity Holds Annual Spring Fling Event
Five Star Childcare Provider Gives Back to Families - May 08, 2009 - Gingerbread LittleVersity
Dunwoody, Georgia Teen a First to Win a $500 GivingPoint Grant
Several teenagers from the Metro Atlanta YMCA became the first youth to be awarded micro grants through an innovative youth initiative called GivingPoint. One teen, Forest Ogunyankin, a ninth grader from Chamblee High School, who volunteers for the Cowart Ashford Dunwoody YMCA, earned enough points to donate a $500 micro grant to help fund a mission trip to Africa. - May 06, 2009 - Myfifident Foundation
Global Company Offers International Internships to Help College Students Compete in Today's Challenging Job Market
College students this year are faced with launching their career during one of the most competitive job markets in the last two decades. Not only are jobs sparse and in high demand, but these graduates will be competing head-to-head for entry level positions with seasoned professionals laid off as... - May 05, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Film and Television Star Christina DeRosa Will be Racing in the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Fundraiser
Actress Christina DeRosa will be racing in the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Fundraiser, Saturday May 2, 2009. The navigator will be David Albert Pierce of the Pierce Law Group. The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is ignited by the desire to help Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and PADRES Contra El Cáncer end kids' cancer. The Honorary Chair is Eva Longoria Parker. - April 30, 2009 - Christina DeRosa
New Das Lolli Lollipops Launch to Sweeten Recession Woes
Adventurous, all natural, uniquely flavored lollipops surprise, delight and dare with unexpected mouthwatering flavors. - April 30, 2009 - Das Foods LLC
New Adventures for Camp H.Y.P.E. in Jacksonville, Florida for Those with Hearing Loss.
Pride In Action Community Services, Inc. embarks upon a new adventure as they announce plans for their new day camp, CAMP H.Y.P.E (Hearing Impaired Youth Empowered) for deaf and hearing impaired youth ages 7 – 17 in Jacksonville, Florida. - April 26, 2009 - Pride In Action Community Services, Inc
World Malaria Day Recognizes Choi Kwang Do (CKD) Martial Art International’s Blue Ribbon Fight to End Malaria
World Malaria Day 2009 marks the two year anniversary of a partnership between the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) and Choi Kwang Do (CKD) Martial Art International. Instructors are being honored by the MFI for their persistent dedication and interest in educating children worldwide about this disease and supporting the development of a global network of Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM). - April 25, 2009 - Malaria Foundation International
What's New in Kids' Footwear? - My Kids Feet
What's new in the kids' shoe business? My Kids Feet is the new children's footwear retailer that is promising to take specialty footwear retailing to the next level. - April 24, 2009 - Stride Rite of Toledo
Monster Trucks Introduce Christian Values in New Children's Book
Faithful Crushers Series: Loving Others by Kasey M. Carter introduces Christian values into the wonderful sport of monster truck racing. What better way to reach this huge fan base about God than to use monster trucks to tell of God’s love and teach important lessons by using God’s Word as a reference. - April 24, 2009 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Will Ship School Books to Umuokpu Village in Nigeria Thanks to Successful Fundraiser Party
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, was successful in reaching its $5000.00 fundraising goal for their “Textbook Drop” project to ship brand new textbooks to the Community Secondary School in Umuokpu village, Nigeria. To achieve this goal, on Friday March 20, 2009, The EFHF hosted a V.I.P. Pre-Concert Charity Party for the Pete Tong/Deadmau5 concert. - April 23, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
Janlynn’s Partners with DYO Toys Unleashing Sports Activity Kits
Janlynn Corporation and Design Your Own™ Toys announced today their newly formed partnership. Janlynn has licensed all assets of DYO and will manufacture, sell, and distribute DYO products world-wide. DYO’s creative team will continue to develop innovative children’s activity... - April 19, 2009 - ValuCrafts
Expthe.tv Talent Search Winner Signs with LA Agent and Books National Commercial
Expthe.tv discovered child actor Charles Lott, Jr. last year when he competed at a "The" (pronounced tay) event and won $10,000. The organizers of "The" announced today that young Lott has been signed by a talent agent and booked in a national commercial for a food chain. - April 18, 2009 - The
Outstanding Supporters Honoured by Family Holiday Association
The Family Holiday Association honoured supporters including Thomson Airways, Flagship Consulting and First Great Western at the UK holiday charity’s annual supporters’ reception on Tuesday. Thomson Airways received the Founders’ Bowl in recognition of the company’s... - April 18, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Stride Rite of Toledo Launches New Website
Stride Rite of Toledo is proud to announce the launch of its new e-commerce website, now featuring toddler shoes from Stride Rite, Robeez and Saucony Kids shoes. - April 17, 2009 - Stride Rite of Toledo
Sunday School Teacher Arrested for the Murder of 8-Year-Old Girl
Citizens Take Action to Stop All Crimes Against Children after a series of abducted and murdered children. - April 16, 2009 - Good Knight Network
California Tax Filers Can Make Last Minute Charitable Gift
As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, they should know they can make a charitable contribution to one or more worthwhile causes directly on their state tax return. - April 15, 2009 - Checkoff California
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Announce the Appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as Partner of the Firm
Liles Parker is pleased to announce the appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as a Partner of the firm. Mr. Redmond’s practice will focus on family law and domestic relations matters. Additionally, Mr. Redmond will continue to represent clients in commercial litigation and complex civil... - April 11, 2009 - Liles Parker, PLLC
Oral Storytelling Moves Into the 21st Century on The Art of Storytelling Show, Now Entering Its Third Year of Podcasting
The Art of Storytelling Show successfully fuels the rebirth of the storytelling community in a new technological format. The podcast has created a format where anyone can learn the ancient art of storytelling. - April 10, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
On 15th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide, Greeting Cards are Rebuilding Orphaned Families
Orphaned heads of households find unique combination of work and mentorship through a Rwandan greeting card producer. - April 09, 2009 - Cards from Africa
Putting Pencils in the Hands of Future Leaders: Oakland Community College Partners with Operation: Kid Equip to Change Children's Lives
Call it a lesson in social responsibility, the “pay it forward” concept, or just smart educating. Whatever you call it, Oakland Community College has partnered with Michigan-based Operation: Kid Equip on a college-wide school supply drive called “You can Be the Change in a... - April 06, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
Portland Oregon About to Become a Much Happier Place
Sensing a need for more laughter in troubled times, a local icon returns to spread a bit of sunshine. - April 06, 2009 - Bubbles the Clown
AMHA Youth Announced Mi Pod and Mi Morgan Contest
Music and Morgans are being brought together in a fun and free youth contest. American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is excited to announce it is raffling off an iPod® shuffle to one lucky young equine enthusiast age 22 and under. The contest is easy to enter. Just send your e-mail address... - April 04, 2009 - The American Morgan Horse Association
Win a Morgan Horse
The 2009 AMHA/Team Morgan's Win a Morgan Horse Contest is underway and one lucky person will be the winner. The contest is open to any youth, age 21 and under, who is interested in owning a Morgan horse. The applicant will complete an application, essay, DVD, and include two letters of reference... - April 04, 2009 - The American Morgan Horse Association
The Party Animals Are Heading to Guantanamo Bay
The Party Animals Live will be donating their services beginning April 17, 2009 traveling to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for another Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) tour. The Party Animals Live is a “one stop shop” in providing children entertainment and will be throwing two huge bashes, April 19 and 20 in celebration of "Month of the Military Child." - March 31, 2009 - The Party Animals, LLC
Bolney Resident Hosts Pub Quiz to Fundraise for Marathon Run
Jo Colchester from Bolney, near Haywards Heath, is holding a pub quiz at 8pm on the 5th of April at the Eight Bells in Bolney to raise funds for the Family Holiday Association London Marathon team. By holding the pub quiz and running in the marathon, Jo aims to raise as much as she can for the... - March 28, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
Artwork Contest Lets Winning Kids Contribute to the Charity of their Choice
Children can learn about the international benefits of charitable giving by participating in ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com’s “Kids n’ Charity” greeting card design event. - March 26, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com
In Challenging Times … Jamba Juice is Up to the Challenge
Raising Money and Awareness for the Safety of America’s Children During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month - a Partnership with Love Our Children USA - March 26, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Local Outdoor Enthusiast Turns a Love of Hiking Into Something Great, Sends Foster Kids to Camp.
A local outdoor enthusiast decides to send some foster children to summer camp. Despite the negative effects of the economic downturn on charitable causes, contributions currently exceed expectations by 500% for The Power of Motion, a local man’s campaign to give back to the community. - March 26, 2009 - The Power of Motion
Sending Out an S.O.S. - Message in a Bottle: Eternal Youth Empire Highlights National Foster Care Month by Celebrating Children and the Young at Heart
National Foster Care month happens May and now is the time to shine a spotlight on several worthy causes that champion children as well as the inner child in us all. Read on to find out how to make any talented child’s dream come true for free, especially yours. - March 25, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire
Bunny in a Bear Market. Tom Arma Costumes Are a Great Investment.
Tom Arma Costumes, Inc., has had a stellar first quarter. Despite the economy, sales are up over 60% from last year. Customers don’t just buy costumes, they purchase Tom Arma heirloom designs that have a terrific resale value on auction sites such as eBay. When a style sells out for the... - March 25, 2009 - Tom Arma Costumes, Inc
New Head Lice Detection Research Validates Service Provided by Leading Lice Removal Salon
German research study concluded that wet combing is more accurate than a visual inspection for discovering an active case of head lice. Hair Fairies has utilized wet hair screenings as part of their unique Nit-Zapping™ process for removing head lice for 10 years. - March 24, 2009 - Hair Fairies
Certified Barbeque Judging Class to be Held in Norwalk, CT
Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judging Class offered in Norwalk, CT. - March 23, 2009 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy is Keynote Speaker at Child Abuse Prevention Services LI Legislative Breakfast — Keeping Kids Safe from Abuse in Tough Economic Times
History has shown that when the economy is bad, children do not fare well. Almost 16,000 reports of child abuse and neglect were investigated on Long Island in 2008, with Nassau and Suffolk counties reporting an increase of 9% and 8% respectively. In spite of the strong link between the increase in reports of child abuse and neglect and a downturn in the economy, government, schools and the community all play a role in preventing child abuse and protecting children. - March 21, 2009 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
SensorWave's "Eyes on Campus" to Provide a Safe and Secure Environment for Students
SensorWave Technology Inc., has entered into a conditional five-year partnership with The San Ysidro School Board and Sunset Elementary School in San Ysidro, California. The mission of the partnership is to reduce the incidence and gravity of crimes occurring at the Sunset Elementary School where kids learn and play. - March 20, 2009 - SensorWave Technology Inc.
Dream Village Launches Saved by the Well; US Kids Participate in World Water Week
Dream Village launches March 20, 2009 as a kick-off to World Water Week (March 22-28). Their first book, Saved by the Well, discusses the global water crisis in a way that is accessible, entertaining, and inspiring for any child. One need only speak to the teachers, scout leaders, and community... - March 18, 2009 - Dream Village
In The Economic Downturn, Working Parents Look For Affordable, Quality Childcare Options
Leading au pair agency launches a promotion to help families burdened with finding affordable childcare. AuPairCare introduces families to a live-in childcare solution that doesn't immediately come to mind for many U.S. families and is much more affordable than daycare or other live-in nanny options. - March 17, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Research Study Finds E-Invoicing and Online Payments Reduce Outstanding Receivables 42.6% in School-Age Child Care Program
Electronic payment solutions found to increase revenue, reduce receivables, speed payment collection, and reduce administrative burden. - March 17, 2009 - SofterWare
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Establishes Partnerships with Ugandan Ministry of Health, Uganda CARES, FINCA International and RHSP
Dr. Carlos Elguero Joins Engeye Health Clinic's Board of Directors - March 16, 2009 - Engeye
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Brings in World-Renowned DJs Pete Tong and Deadmau5 to Help Support African Cause & Hosts V.I.P. Fundraiser Celebrating Africa & Music
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity has just confirmed that legendary DJ, Pete Tong* and chart-topping electronic music ingénue Deadmau5, will make special appearances at their Invite-Only V.I.P. Charity Event on Friday,... - March 13, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
Bay Area Schools and Fire Stations Ill-Prepared for Large Earthquake Says Seismic Warning Systems
Seismic Warning Systems, the leading provider of earthquake early warning systems, says that despite dire forecasts from the US Geological Survey, the San Francisco Bay Area remains ill-prepared for a large earthquake. The USGS has estimated that a quake of intensity M6.8 or greater is likely to... - March 11, 2009 - Seismic Warning Systems
New Children's Book from Capstone Productions Teaches That God is Not so Distant When a Child Needs Help
A touching new storybook helps children understand how to reach and communicate with God. - March 10, 2009 - Capstone Productions LLC
Niva's Fun Day for Houston's Cuney Homes Kids
Indie R&B artist Niva to put on a free show for Houston's Kids. - March 06, 2009 - New Black Music.net
Tresstina, a Luxury Baby and Children’s Boutique, Announces Grand Opening Event
Tresstina will be featuring their Grand Opening Event from now thru April 30, 2009. During the Grand opening customers can receive 10% off their entire order using discount code Grand10. All customers will also receive free shipping with any order over $99.00. - March 05, 2009 - Tresstina Baby and Children's Boutique
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Mugs - for World Malaria Day 2009
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is pleased to introduce the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Mug in time for World Malaria Day; 25 April 2009. The End Malaria - Blue Ribbon logo is imprinted on the front and back of these beautiful mugs. Limited supplies are available for immediate shipments. - March 03, 2009 - Malaria Foundation International