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Thru Guidance Ministries - Free Winter Meals for Kids and Teens

ThruGuidance Ministries Inc., announces sponsorship of the Winter Food Service Program. Free meals will be provided to all children, without eligibility documentation, who are 18 years of age or under in surrounding areas in Los Angeles County. - November 21, 2022 - Thru Guidance Ministries Inc.

Wynona’s House is the First to Stream Newly Released Documentary in the Tri-State Area at 2022 Training & Workshops on Child Maltreatment Series

Wynona’s House, Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center, Holds Second Free Training Event in its 2022 Training and Workshops on Child Maltreatment Series: A Free Multidisciplinary Team Response Training Event. Wynona’s House Was the First to Stream a Newly Released, Award-Winning Documentary in the Tri-State Area Which Focuses on Online Grooming and Exploitation. - November 21, 2022 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center

Lego Artist Coming to Memphis, Tennessee, March 25-26

On March 25-26, 2023, some of the most acclaimed LEGO Artists will be in Memphis for the BrickUniverse LEGO fan event. Each Artist will have a gallery filled with their LEGO creations and each attendee will have the opportunity to not only meet the Artists, but they will have the opportunity to ask questions about their creations. - November 20, 2022 - BrickUniverse

Lego Artists Coming to Jacksonville

On December 10-11, some of the countries most acclaimed LEGO Artists will be in Jacksonville for the BrickUniverse LEGO fan event. Each Artist will have a gallery filled with their LEGO creations and each event attendee will have the opportunity to not only meet them, but can ask questions about their work. - November 20, 2022 - BrickUniverse

Scouts BSA Troop 321 Ugly Sweater 5K is Collecting Food for the Homeless

Scouts BSA Troop 321 is having some holiday fun and fitness while giving back to the community. The community is invited to join in on 12/3 at E. Carroll Joyner Park for a 5K event and bring a non-perishable food donation. - November 17, 2022 - North Wake Youth Organization / Scouts BSA

Matt King Joins Boys Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council Board of Directors

Matt King, Cincinnati businessman and co-founder of King Hightower Strategies, was unanimously approved to serve on the Board of Directors of the Dan Beard Council as the Fort Hamilton District Chair. The Dan Beard Council is the administrative body of the Boy Scouts of America in the Greater... - November 16, 2022 - Friends of Matt King

Local Nonprofits Co-host All-Women Lineup for “Blue Christmas & Festivus” Concert

Herizon Music Foundation, Girls Rock Austin, and Texchromosome are co-hosting “Blue Christmas Concert & Festivus” at Opal Divine’s on December 10, 2022 at 4:30pm CT. Proceeds benefit education, work experience, and role-modeling programs helping women in music achieve merit-based success. - November 14, 2022 - Herizon Music Foundation

Supporting Your Child's Social, Educational, and Behavioral Well-Being

Moore Business Services, LLC today announced the opening of Take My Hand Girl Corporation, a non-profit which offers a new way for mentoring youth girls. Take My Hand Girl is focused on facilitating peer-to-peer mentorship to promote leadership capabilities and personal development across students... - November 14, 2022 - Take My Hand Girl

Filipino Author Draws from Her Heritage to Create Gripping YA Horror

As part of Philippine Book Development Month, Cinnabar Moth has completed its development of the YA horror, "The Girl," by Filipino author Victory Witherkeigh. "The Girl" is grounded in Filipino history and explores what it means to be Filipino American while showcasing historic and modern Filipino view points. - November 12, 2022 - Cinnabar Moth Publishing

Youth As Resources, Funded by United Way of Kenosha County, Welcomes New Board Members, Accepts Service Award Applications

United Way of Kenosha County (UWKC), mobilizing the caring power of our community, is excited to kickoff Youth As Resources (YAR) for the ’22-’23 funding cycle. YAR is a youth-led funding organization that grants annual awards to youth-designed community service projects in Kenosha... - November 11, 2022 - United Way of Kenosha County

Anti-Human Trafficking Training & Collaboration: Until All Are Set Free

Queen Creek, AZ, January 21, 2023: Until All Are Set Free announces an Anti-Human Trafficking Training, Collaborative and Vendor Fair, January 21 in Queen Creek, Arizona. Hosted by Until All Are Set Free, an anti-trafficking collaborative that exists to end exploitation through connection, awareness and action. - November 09, 2022 - Until All Are Set Free

STOMP Out Bullying Announces National Block It Out Day

On National Block It Out Day, a STOMP Out Bullying initiative, the goal is to block negativity from the digital lives of students, and by doing so, end cruelty, homophobia, LGBTQ+ discrimination, racism, hatred and online violence. In 2021, STOMP Out Bullying reached 3.9 million by creating a chain reaction by participating in and passing the message forward to their friends and family who blocked out cyberbullies, haters and trolls. - November 08, 2022 - STOMP Out Bullying

The Citizen Science Lab Receives $500,000 McAuley Ministries Grant for New Building in the Hill District

The Citizen Science Lab, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that provides award-winning STEM programs to underrepresented youth, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from McAuley Ministries towards Project Dream--their new capital campaign to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory in the Hill District. The... - November 08, 2022 - The Citizen Science Lab

Making Dreams Come True Gala to Support the Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park

“Making Dreams Come True” is the theme of the 6th Annual Costume Ball and Gala on November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park, benefiting The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity based in Bayside, Queens. The foundation has made 160 “dreams come... - November 04, 2022 - Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York

Cut Media’s Hiho Kids and American Girl Create Content Partnership for Brand’s All-New Truly Me Line of Dolls, Outfits and Accessories

First-time partnership launches with special episode inside American Girl’s flagship Chicago store. - November 03, 2022 - Cut Media

A Growing Family Travel Company is Reshaping Travel for Families

Our Modern Family Travels is an emerging and fast-growing family travel community pairing agency services with the massive savings of a travel club. OMFT is reshaping the way families travel by making travel opportunities more accessible, more often. Only 40% of families planned to vacation according to polling data from RVandplaya.com. OMFT seeks to change this by offering low monthly memberships in return for massive travel discounts and monthly giveaways. - October 31, 2022 - Our Modern Family Travels

Free Solutionary Guidebook Gives Teachers the Tools to Help Students Create a Better World

The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) has produced a newly-revised version of its downloadable Solutionary Guidebook. - October 28, 2022 - Institute for Humane Education

Growing Home Receives Renewal of Blue Ribbon Affiliation for Parents as Teachers

Parents as Teachers recognizes Growing Home’s program alignment with the evidence-based national model, inclusive of stellar data collection and impact documentation processes. - October 26, 2022 - Growing Home

Golf Tournaments Are Booming & Orange County Golf Events is Helping Organizations Along the West Coast to Navigate Their Planning Details

The event industry is flourishing, and rightfully so following two brutal years of planning hiatuses that crippled the economy. People are eager to get back to a sense of normalcy and are seeking out human connection in the form of social gatherings, including concerts, festivals, and sporting... - October 20, 2022 - O.C. Golf Events

Wynona’s House, Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center, Holds 2022 Training and Workshops on Child Maltreatment; Free Multidisciplinary Team Response Training Event

The Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center proudly presented its 2022 Training and Workshops on Child Maltreatment featuring internationally recognized child abuse expert Michael Johnson at Montclair State University on October 11, 2022. - October 20, 2022 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center

Just Released: 31st and Final Book in Epic "Journey to the West" Series of Easy-to-Read Chinese Novels

After five years of intensive work, the writing team of Jeff Pepper and Dr. Xiao Hui Wang have finally published their entire 31-volume series of graded readers based on the classic Chinese novel, "Journey to the West." This is the largest and most ambitious project ever undertaken to create a series of graded readers for people learning the Chinese language. - October 13, 2022 - Imagin8 Press

Inaugural Family-Friendly Sweetwater 5K with Big Cash Prizes for First, Second and Third Place Overall Winners

Families from the tri-state area are encouraged to kick off Fall and race at Sweetwater Riverdeck and Marina, 2780 7th Ave., Sweetwater, NJ on Sunday, October 15 at 9:00AM. All proceeds of the Sweetwater 5K support Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) and The Hammonton Rotary. HKRS programs ensure... - October 13, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series

The Center for Adoption Support and Education Partners with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services to Host a Fund Day for Families

The Center of Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) ™ in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) hosted a Family Fun Day on September 24, 2022, at 2923 E. Biddle Street, in Baltimore. To celebrate the Grand Opening of the BCDSS KinCare Center for... - October 10, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

Black Children’s Book Author Debuts New “Coco LaBon Kids” Online Store

Coco LaBon, children’s book author, is excited to announce the debut of her new online store and brand, Coco LaBon Kids. The store is scheduled to open on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Coco LaBon Kids is an extension of her children's books, and the online store will showcase many new custom... - October 07, 2022 - Coco LaBon Kids

Code Ninjas Guelph is Investing Over $75,000 Into Their Guelph-Based Center to Assist Children in Learning and Development

Code Ninjas Guelph provides coding programs for kids to make it easy on parents with convenient drop-in hours on weeknights and weekends. Since opening in 2020, owners Pamela Pandit and Jaymin Pandit have expanded their offerings to provide programming relating to coding, robotics, 3D printing and now, laser printing as part of their suite of learning programs. - October 04, 2022 - Code Ninjas Guelph

St. John’s Lutheran School Named Apple Distinguished School

On Monday, October 3, St. John’s Lutheran School announced their official designation as an Apple Distinguished School, joining the small but prestigious ranks of like-minded technology focused schools who have partnered with Apple in their educational pursuits. - October 04, 2022 - St. John's Lutheran School

National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative Extended Federal Funding for Five Years

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has been awarded a 5-year, $10 million Cooperative Agreement from the Children's Bureau (CB), Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services... - October 03, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

Irish American Partnership Announces $500,000 in Educational Grants on Leadership Mission

Bringing the leading transatlantic educational charity’s year-to-date grant disbursement to $1.2 million, the Partnership is celebrated at a reception in the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence. - October 01, 2022 - Irish American Partnership

NatureKue Introduces TSupport with 5-Ling Formula – Herbal-Based Dietary Supplement Supports Children with Tourette Syndrome; Child Psychiatrist Praises Product

NatureKue's TSupport is a dietary supplement for children ages 5 to 18 with Tourette Syndrome whose parents want to provide everyday support to enable them to return to their normal, daily lives. - September 22, 2022 - NatureKue

Rose M. Johnson Named Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. – Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Rose M. Johnson of Centennial, Colorado has been named as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. About Rose M. Johnson Rose M. Johnson is the... - September 20, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Thrift Store Re-Opens to Expand Food Bank Services

Due to unprecedented demand, The Stanwood Camano Food Bank (SCFBS) has expanded services to include relocating its thrift store across the street from the food bank on 102nd Ave. in Stanwood. The grand reopening of the thrift store (the former Loco Billys) is Tues., Sept. 20, 10 – 11... - September 19, 2022 - Stanwood Camano Food Bank

AG Morgan Financial Advisors Scholarship Available for Business Students in the US

New York Financial Firm AG Morgan Provides Funding for Future Finance Professionals. - September 15, 2022 - AG Morgan Scholarship

Building Block Resolutions Introduces Floreo’s Innovative Virtual Reality Platform to Teach Social, Behavioral, Communications and Life Skills

Becomes first Southern California-based ABA clinic to access Floreo’s pioneering behavioral therapy metaverse for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. - September 14, 2022 - Building Block Resolutions

Showroom for Black Emerging Designers - Official Grand Opening

Pink Maison, the prestigious luxury showroom that offers student designer scholarships and provide exposure to emerging designers, announced its official Grand Opening in Downtown Atlanta. - September 13, 2022 - Pink Maison

Military and Veteran Families Encouraged to Sign Up for Soldiers’ Angels Adopt-A-Family Program

Soldiers' Angels Holiday Adopt-A-Family program pairs eligible deployed military and veteran families with businesses and individuals who want to help them celebrate the holiday season. - September 08, 2022 - Soldiers' Angels

Vincent Camarda Scholarship for Finance Students Accepting Applications Now

Entrepreneur and Finance Professional Vincent Camarda Gives Back with His Scholarship Fund for Business Students. - September 08, 2022 - Vincent Camarda Scholarship

Helping Girls Attain Economic Sustainability in Rewarding Careers

Transportation & Construction GIRL Day™ is September 29, 2022, 8:30am – 1:00pm. Transportation & Construction GIRL (TCG) encourages young women to enter the industry of construction and transportation. This year’s event will be an outdoor and indoor event with interactive... - September 07, 2022 - HOYA Foundation

Forever14 Puts Out a Call for Teams, Volunteers and Sponsors for the Great Race to End Teen Suicide

Today, organizers of The Great Race to end teen suicide are calling for teams, volunteers and sponsors for the outdoor adventure event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at the Sky Tavern Ski Area. This family fun event is open to people of all ages. - September 07, 2022 - Forever14.org

Skyrocket Pediatric Therapy Foundation Announces the Launch of Its Pediatric Development Outreach Program

On Friday August 24, 2022, The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized Skyrocket Pediatric Therapy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate its launch of a new Pediatric Development Outreach Program designed to provide families with... - September 02, 2022 - Skyrocket Pediatric Therapy Foundation

"Bullying Causes Brain Damage": Science Shows It Can be Reversed, New Book Reveals

Abuse survivor and mother of a bullying victim uncovers latest neuroscience on pervasive societal harm. - September 01, 2022 - Bullied Brain

Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School to Open Bringing Ip Man and Bruce Lee's Lessons to All Ages

The Dragon Institute, a new Wing Chun Kung Fu school, will open in Lake Forest, CA, offering lessons rooted in the teachings of Ip Man and Bruce Lee. It will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, September 10 at 1pm. The Dragon Institute will have classes for children, teens and adults. - August 31, 2022 - Adam Williss Martial Arts

2022 Denali Dash Raises Record $175,000 for Seattle Children’s Hospital

Tech Company, its partners, and the community honor kids like Malachi Stohr. - August 30, 2022 - Denali Advanced Integration

Small Town Native African-American Physician Gives Back to Community with New Nonprofit

Dr. Tanika Long, a Barnesville native, has founded a new nonprofit organization, Full Circle of H.O.P.E., Inc.(FCOH) to help the community of Barnesville, GA/Lamar County. In this area, ~20% of people live in poverty, and the household income is directly proportional to the education level achieved. The purpose of FCOH is to positively impact the educational, social, spiritual, and physical lives of African American and other disadvantaged, marginalized students in Barnesville, GA/Lamar County. - August 23, 2022 - Full Circle Of Hope, Inc.

Moderna, Inc. CEO Stéphane Bancel, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Among 2022 Mentors for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program

Moderna, Inc. CEO Stéphane Bancel, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Americares President and CEO Christine Squires, and Redfin President and CEO Glenn Kelman will each host and mentor a member of the fifth cohort of Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows in... - August 11, 2022 - The Posse Foundation

The 13th Annual Shyne Awards Recognize Outstanding Teens Who Are Making an Impact in Their Communities

The Shyne Awards Foundation, a non-profit organization that recognizes the positive achievements of young people, will host their signature annual event, “The Shyne Awards,” a premier national awards ceremony that celebrates the positive achievements of young adults between the ages of 13-24 throughout the United States. - July 14, 2022 - The Shyne Network

Save the Children of Ukraine Fundraiser

A fundraiser to raise funds for Poland welcomes refugee center in Poland. - July 13, 2022 - Chef Roc Productions

Micron Technology & STE(A)M Truck Host a Free 2-Day Technology Camp at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta

STE(A)M Truck is excited to partner with Micron Technology to deliver the first ever Atlanta-based Chip Camp, a free 2 day STEM camp for students from the Atlanta area. Micron Technology has hosted Chip Camp for the past 20 years at their U.S. headquarters in Boise, Idaho and STE(A)M Truck is... - July 12, 2022 - STE(A)M Truck

Hispanic Unity of Florida Receives $100,000 Grant from Share Our Strength to Promote the Child Tax Credit and Support Extended Tax Services

No-Cost, Expert Tax Preparation - Including Amended Returns – for Eligible Individuals in Broward County Through Mid-October - July 07, 2022 - Hispanic Unity of Florida