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Pintail Youth Ranch Announces New Participants Accepted to TORCH™ Program
Four inner-city, north Texas junior high students have been accepted to participate in the innovative TORCH program with the Pintail Youth Ranch. Ranchers to receive mentoring and instruction in Team building, Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Helping. - March 21, 2007 - Pintail Youth Ranch
Missing Child Alert Issued for Missing North Carolina Boy Scout (Michael Auberry - 12)
Michael Auberry has been missing since Saturday March 17th. He was camping in Doughton State Park near Wilkesboro, N.C. Michael was dressed for the weather, with a heavy red coat with an inner fleece coat, and he had gloves and a hat in a pocket. He was wearing a dark blue University of North... - March 19, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kansas Girl (Jasmine Maestas - 5)
Details of Abduction: The Dodge City Police Department and The Kansas Bureau of Investigation have issued an Amber Alert for Jasmine Maestas age- 4. The child and suspects were last seen in Ellsworth Kansas area at 5:00 P.M., The suspect vehicle is a Brown Chevrolet Impala Sedan with Kansas License... - March 18, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Toddler (Mahanan Miles - Age 4)
After speaking with the Detectives from The Los Angeles County Sheriff's office, Project Safekids can now confirm the Manaen Miles has been found safe in Nevada. The two suspects are also in custody. - March 18, 2007 - Project Safekids
MaternityandBabyShoppingMart.com Launches Gift Registry Service Powered by Ewish.com
Maternity & Baby offers announces a new gift registry service designed to make gift buying straightforward and convenient. - March 14, 2007 - eWish.com
Amber Alert (Levi's Call) Issued for Georgia Boy (Christopher Barrios Jr. Age - 6)
After four days Georgia Officials have issued an Amber Alert for Christopher Barrios Jr. without any trace of the child, Glynn County officials now believe the child may have been abducted. Christopher was last seen about 6:30 p.m. Thursday (03/08/07) near his grandmother's home in the Canal... - March 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Houston Teen Missing from Homicide Scene (Tesa Taylor - 13)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Houston Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Tesa Taylor. The child is a 13 year old African-American female missing from a Homicide scene at 6900 Chasewood Dr., Houston. She is 5'4" tall and weighs 140 lbs. Tesa Taylor was wearing... - March 11, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Day Old Texas Newborn (Mychael Darthard)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Lubbock Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-day-old girl abducted from Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock. Authorities said Mychael Darthard, a black female, measures 19 inches long and weighs 10 pounds. She is possibly... - March 10, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for 11 Year Old South Carolina Boy (Nathan Robin Christen)
Details of Abduction: Spartanburg County authorities say a man who held his estranged wife at knifepoint Thursday night was being sought by authorities for abducting his 11-year-old boy from school on Friday. Major Dan Johnson reports 38-year-old Anthony Robin Christen took his son from school... - March 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
AstraZeneca has Generously Funded the “Safe Adult Card” Identification CD Program Offered by the Claymore TRIAD; “Law Enforcement and Senior Adults Working Together”
The Claymore Senior Center will be offering new and ongoing programs such as the Safe Adults Card, to promote a healthy lifestyle for the 50 and older generation. - March 08, 2007 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
KidBean.com Adds Gift Registry Service Powered by eWish.com
KidBean.com, your Vegan Family Superstore, recently added a gift registry service. KidBean.com specializes in earth-friendly, labor-friendly, vegan baby products, as well as items for children and adults. - March 07, 2007 - eWish.com
Pink Taffy Designs Adds Gift Registry Service Powered by eWish.com
Pink Taffy Designs Children's Boutique and Unique Baby Gifts (www.pinktaffydesigns.com) recently added a new web based gift registry service designed to make gift buying simple and convenient. Owned and operated by lifelong friends and stay-at-home moms Aimee Pool and Rebecca Stocker Pink Taffy... - March 06, 2007 - eWish.com
Amber Alert Issued for Unknown Washington Boy
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Department and The Washington State Police officials have issued a statewide Amber Alert after a man reportedly grabbed a child from Discovery Elementary School in Everett this morning and forced him into a blue van. The boy is described as 5 to 7 years old, about... - March 05, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Michigan Girl (Christina Renaud-16)
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Christina Renaud in Howell, Michigan. Authorities report she was kidnapped by her mother, Debbie Renaud. Christina Renaud, 16, of Oceola Township is 5 feet 3 inches tall with brown hair... - February 27, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Montana Boy (Jacob Brown - 10)
The Park County Sheriff's Office and The State Of Montana have issued a Amber Alert for Jacob Brown, who is missing from his residence at 40 Willow Drive in Livingston. Jacob went to movie theatre at 4:00 P.M. and was dropped off at home at 4:45 P.M. Neighbors saw him enter the residence... - February 25, 2007 - Project Safekids
PositiveResistance.ORG Empowered 7,000 Foster Children
Change The Nation: Foster Hope. Volunteer organization Positive Resistance is in the business of improving the lives of teens in foster care. - February 25, 2007 - Positive Resistance
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Teen (Clay Moore-13)
The suspect should be considered "Armed & Dangerous." - February 23, 2007 - Project Safekids
ProgressiveKid.com Adds Web-Based Gift Registry Service Powered by eWish.com
ProgressiveKid.com, (http://www.progressivekid.com) an online retailer of planet-friendly gifts and products, has added to its offerings a new and improved gift registry service. The new service enables customers easily to set up their registries, personalize them, add gifts, and monitor... - February 23, 2007 - eWish.com
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Boy (Gavin D. Prince - 2)
The suspect has made threats to kill the child and himself. - February 20, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Menatlly Disabled Michigan Teen (Deon Love -15)
The Pontiac Police Department and The Michigan State Police has issued an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old boy who was last seen in the 100 block of South Paddock in Pontiac, Michigan. Deon’s twin brother went to look for him in his room and could not find him. His 35-year-old mother called... - February 15, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued For Idaho Girl (Mea Johnson - 4)
The Idaho State Police has issued an Amber Alert for a four-year-old child who was abducted from the Early Development Center in Plummer, Idaho. Mea Johnson was allegedly taken by Helen Johnson. It is believed Helen Johnson is headed to Thompson Falls, Montana. The Idaho State Police are on... - February 13, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Minnesota Girl (Deidre Jeanne Michuda - 14)
The Inver Grove Heights police are searching for 14-year-old Deidre Jeanne Michuda, whom they believe was kidnapped. The suspect is her non-custodial father, 34-year-old Stephen Michael Michuda. The Suspect is the non-custodial father, he took the victim after school, has is a known Registered... - February 13, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Pittsburgh Toddler (Ayinde Bradford - 4)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Pittsburgh Police Department, Allegheny County. The Pittsburgh Police are searching for Ayinde Bradford. The child was forcibly taken 9:46 a.m. this morning from the Children’s Museum. Kunta Bradford fled... - February 08, 2007 - Project Safekids
LAMbCast LTD Releases "Kid's Start," the World's First Affordable PC Kiosk Application for Children
Software Company LAMbCast LTD releases the world's first affordable kiosk style children's desktop application named "Kid's Start". With a patent pending user interface, Kid's Start offers unparalleled features such as turn-key access to today's most popular children websites and a CD/DVD player. - February 06, 2007 - LAMbCast Ltd
Sandbox Couture Receives New Spring 2007 Flowers by Zoe Children's Clothes
Flowers by Zoe Bloom Love and Flowers by Zoe Anchor collections Are In-Stock - February 06, 2007 - Sandbox Couture
Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Infant (Nya Miangel - 23 Months)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Braddock Police Department, Allegheny County. Braddock Police are searching for Nya Miangel, black non-hispanic female age 23 months, 24" tall approximately 30 pounds, black short hair, brown eyes, wearing a... - February 03, 2007 - Project Safekids
Sandbox Couture Adds Lyla Blu Swimsuits to Its Childrens Product Line
Addition of Lyla Blu Swimsuits Supports Continued Expansion of Swimsuits Category for Sandbox Couture. - February 02, 2007 - Sandbox Couture
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Child (Isidro Rameriz - 13 Months)
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department and The State of Arizona has issued an Amber Alert for Isidro Rameriz. A witness has reported the two were reportedly forced into a vehicle outside of the mother's home at 16 North Crismon Road in Mesa. The mother, Naomi Ramirez, is described as a... - January 30, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Colorado Teen (Kaylee Jackson - 14)
The Ft. Collins Police Department and The State of Colorado has issued an Amber Alert for 14-year-old Kaylee Jackson. She was abducted at about 3:00 p.m. Friday. She was last seen at her grandmother's home. Police say the suspect is 19-year-old Daniel Greene. Kaylee Jackson's grandmother... - January 28, 2007 - Project Safekids
Marc and Kelly Accetta Become Newest Members of the Board of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas
Margaret Mitchell, Vice President of Business Development for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas, welcomes Marc and Kelly Accetta as new Collin County Regional Board Members. - January 27, 2007 - Marc Accetta
Levis Call / Amber Alert Issued for Georgia Boy (Christian Varesi - 4)
Georgia Authorities have issued a Levi's Call for Christian Varesi (4). He was last seen in Covington,GA. Local authorities believe he was abducted by James Gowan. The suspect vehicle is a Black Ford F350 (Dually). Christian Varesi is described as a white male with brown hair. There is no... - January 26, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert for Montana Toddler (Loic Rogers - 2)
The Flathead County Sheriff's Department and The Montana State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Loic J.M. Rogers after a search, which began shortly after he disappeared, failed to turn up any trace of the boy. Authorities said Loic’s father reported last seeing him at about 7 p.m. - January 25, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kentucky Toddler (Brielle Connors - 2)
The Jessamine County Sheriff's Dept and The Kentucky State Police have issued an Amber Alert a Jessamine County toddler who was allegedly taken from a babysitter by her non-custodial mother. Brielle Connors, 2, was last seen at about 10:15 a.m. Police say she was taken by her mother, Lauren R. - January 25, 2007 - Project Safekids
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons Recognizes April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day
Nevada has joined Maine and Iowa in statewide recognition of April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day. - January 25, 2007 - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization
Amber Alert Issued for Miami - Dade Girl (Diana Diaz -14)
The Miami Dade Police Department and The Florida Department of Law Enforcement have issued an Amber Alert for Diana Diaz. Diana was last seen wearing a brown t-shirt, blue pants and gray tennis shoes. She was last seen at the 1900 block of SW 19th Street. She may be in the company of two... - January 24, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Notifications on MySpace Offered by Project Safekids
Project Safekids once again is reminding MySpace users that they can receive Amber Alerts notifications instantly through downloading their Social Networking Amber Alert for your MySpace profile. You can make a difference in the life of a child. You can instantly forward the Amber Alert... - January 23, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Indiana Family (Jaylan, Justin, Kyara, Kayla Walker)
The suspect is considered Armed and Dangerous - January 20, 2007 - Project Safekids
GrownUpsOnline.com Adopts Online Safety Initiative with Age and ID Verification
GrownUpsOnline.com separates children and adults by integration of age and identification verification system. Conforms to Blumenthal and 34 state attorneys general safety recommendations without compromising privacy. - January 20, 2007 - GrownUpsOnline.com
Amber Alert Issued for Oklahoma Girl (Marissa Marie Graham -10)
An Amber Alert has been issued for Marissa Marie Graham. She has been abducted in Texhoma, Oklahoma. An Eyewitness that seen the girl at approximately 6:30 PM advised that a white male possible driving a white chevrolet cavalier abducted the girl. Witness advised that he saw the male... - January 19, 2007 - Project Safekids
Reaping the Fruit and Sowing the Seed
Invictus Sports Management LLC and The World Development Organization are launching “Reaping the Fruit and Sowing the Seed,” a Non For Profit Educational Initiative @ BLVD on Thursday, January 25, 2007 from 6pm-11pm. This charity event is a school bag and school supply drive where donations will be distributed to needy school children in rural Dominican Republic. - January 19, 2007 - Invictus Sports Management LLC
Amber Alert Issued for San Antonio Infant (Isaiah Nathaniel Ramirez)
The F.B.I. (Houston) office has issued an Amber Alert for Isaiah Nathaniel Ramirez. The child was given to (2) unknown females by the biological mother at a truck stop around San Antonio. Isaiah Ramirez was last seen at approximately 6:00 p.m. on January 13, 2007 near their home in San Antonio,... - January 16, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Year Old Skokie Girl (Elizabeth Ortiz)
The Skokie Police Department and The Illinois State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Elizabeth Ortiz. The victim is a two year old female and was taken from 5200 block Oakton, Skokie, Illinois. The child was taken by common law father after injuring her mother in a domestic... - January 14, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Sisters (Mercedes & Monica Pineda)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Ferris Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for Mercedes Pineda, 10, and Monica Pineda, 15, after their mother used deceptive means to remove the younger child from school. Debra Pineda, 31, is ordered by the court to have no visitation with... - January 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for 13 Year Old Boy (William "Ben" Ownby)
The Franklin County Sheriff's Department and The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert for William "Ben" Ownby (13). The child was last seen shortly after getting off the school bus at approximately 3:30 PM. He was walking home when a person saw him being forced into a... - January 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Eyes Cream Shades -- The Sweetest Spot in Eye Health for Kids
The dangers associated with uv exposure to our eyes are cumulative over time, and begin in the early years. Eyes Cream Shades is fast becoming a leader in the quality kids sunglass arena. All Eyes Cream Shades lenses are polycarbonate/virtually shatter-proof and provide 100% UVA & UVB... - January 06, 2007 - Eyes Cream Shades
Amber Alert Issued for Three Maryland Children (Elijah, Antinnoe, and Jachi Emeruwa)
The Silver Springs Police Department and The Maryland State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Elijah, Antinnoe, and Jachi Emeruwa. The children were last seen in the company of Kelechi Charles Emeruwa a 41 year old African American Male. The suspect and children were last seen 4000 Block of... - January 01, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Ohio Siblings
An Ohio Amber Alert has been issued for Hannah, Emily and Charisty Wallace. The suspect is Lisa Wallace the mother. The suspect is mentally unstable and has threatened suicide in the past. Child 1: Emily Wallace (4), 3'0" Tall, Caucasian, Strawberry Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes, Approximate... - December 30, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kissimmee Children
An Amber Alert was issued on Friday for two missing juveniles from Kissimmee. The Kissimmee Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are looking 21-month-old Hector Villeda, a white/Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. Villeda is 2 feet tall and weighs about... - December 29, 2006 - Project Safekids
Ace Ticket Finds Santa the Best Seat: Serves as Santa's Helper at the Home for Little Wanderers
Boston-area ticket broker Ace Ticket is donating over 1,000 toys to the Home for Little Wanderers this holiday season. - December 23, 2006 - Ace Ticket
Butterfly Script Team Launches Toys for Tots Campaign
Butterfly Marketing Script programmers have joined forces to promote Toys for Tots and help kid throughout the US have a happier holiday. Usually found behind a computer, the Launch Team have gathered together Internet marketers to raise funds through a fire sale of information products. - December 23, 2006 - FireFlySale.com