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2021 Toys for Tots Collection Under Way in Flemington

Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington is teaming up with the US Marine Corps Reserve to support their annual Toys for Tots drive as a drop-off site. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the Farmers of Flemington building located at 23 Royal Road in Flemington between 8:00am and 4:00pm M-F. - November 20, 2021 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington

Archimedes' Printing Shoppe's New Books Just in Time for the Holidays

Two books. Two true stories. Two very different audiences. Melt into the pages of the gorgeously illustrated children's book, "A Wabi-Sabi World," where perfection is joyously found in imperfection, then tuck in the kiddos and dive into the adult parody, "For the Love of A**holes," a can't-we-all-just-get-along ode to the jerks in your life. - November 19, 2021 - Archimedes' Printing Shoppe & Sundry Goodes

David Blaze Launches New Superhero Book for Kids

"Select Your Superpower" is an interactive adventure for middle graders. Children can become faster, stronger, invisible and can teleport, walk through walls, freeze time and even shape-shift into a marvelous creature. It’s all up to them! - November 19, 2021 - David Blaze

Operation E.L.F. Has Begun Delivering Magic Once Again

Operation E.L.F. was founded in 2000 and is a 501c3 tax-deductible charity. The elves are already gearing up for this holiday season. In their 21 years of working, the organization has fulfilled over 30,000 holiday wishes for children from Roxbury, Mass. to Brattleboro, Vermont. - November 18, 2021 - Operation E.L.F.

Be Strong International to Host Their Annual Winter Charity Gala in Support of Miami’s Individuals, Families and Communities

The event will highlight the true reason for the season at the spectacular waterfront, The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, FL. - November 18, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Future Horizons Presents "I Have An Autism Boost!"

"This book can be used to educate a child, and their peers, about the many positive aspects of autism." - Dr. Temple Grandin - November 17, 2021 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Taylor Dental & Braces Opens Temporary Facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Taylor Dental & Braces, one of Louisiana’s leaders in Medicaid and affordable dental care for children and their families, announced the opening of its temporary facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The temporary facility opened on Monday, November 8, 2021 and is located outside of its... - November 12, 2021 - Benevis

Girls Shine in National Active Championship - NacFun

Girl power was on display in NacFun's National Active Championship for the month of October 2021. Out of the 100+ declared winners from various groups, 75% were female students from kindergarten to grade 12. The parent category toppers were female as well. Ms. Simranjit Kaur and Ms. Tharika topped... - November 12, 2021 - NacFun

New Kids Book, "Mai and the Meditation," Shows Kids How to Solve Issues Through Mindfulness

Author Greg Wachs uses his 14th kids book to help slow things down for kids. - November 05, 2021 - Funky Dreamer Storytime

BookBuzz.net Partners with Author Cheryl Beck to Announce the Release of Her New Children’s Book - "CAMA Your Special Friend: Change, Kindness, Love, Forgiveness"

BookBuzz.net is pleased to partner with author Cheryl Beck to announce the release of her new children’s book, "CAMA Your Special Friend: Change, Kindness, Love, Forgiveness." - November 04, 2021 - BookBuzz

Holy Trinity Episcopal School’s Exciting Renovation Project

By emphasizing academic success, spiritual growth, and social responsibility, HTES children have their hearts inspired and their minds engaged daily. The School’s new renovations will help serve that mission even better. - November 03, 2021 - Holy Trinity Episcopal School

Home Base Collaborative Expands Therapeutic Services to Schools

School to Home Connections' comprehensive approach to student success bridges educational gap by including families. - October 29, 2021 - Home Base Collaborative Family Counseling

Local and National Politicians, Entertainers and Business Leaders to Attend the Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) Annual Gala October 30

Local and national politicians, entertainers and business leaders to attend the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s annual gala on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dubbed “A Night of Celebration, Laughter, and Giving,” the... - October 26, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

Southwest Tennessee Community College Receives Nearly $4 Million in U.S. Department of Education grants

Southwest Tennessee Community College was awarded nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to support services aligned with helping students attain their college credentials. Project M.O.S.T. received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Predominantly... - October 21, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) to Launch a National Demonstration & Teaching Clinic for Adoption Competent Mental Health Therapy

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) announces plans to launch a National Demonstration & Teaching Clinic for Adoption Competent Mental Health Therapy. C.A.S.E.’s vision in undertaking this bold new strategic direction is to make all clinical therapy for the families... - October 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

New Adoption Podcast Released

Two adult adoptees start a podcast about all things adoption. - October 17, 2021 - The Making of Me Podcast

Scientology Nashville to Hold Event for Red Ribbon Week 2021

The last week of October is Red Ribbon Week, a time to educate young people about the dangers of drugs. - October 16, 2021 - Drug Free South

New Hope Healthcare Institute, a New Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Program Announces Their Grand Opening in Knoxville, TN

New Hope Healthcare Institute (NHHI) is proud to announce the opening of their new mental health and addiction treatment program in Knoxville, TN. The new facility will offer outpatient treatment services for patients all over the Knoxville area and surrounding cities. The program has 3 separate tracks for: Adults, Teens and Faith-based Teens. - October 14, 2021 - New Hope Healthcare Institute

Silvettica Press Brings a New Sci-Fi Fantasy Thriller to YA Audiences with "Bewilderness"

Mind-bending shadows in another world stalk sixteen-year-old Ambrielle, who escapes them through a water spring and is transported to the realm of Anatharia. There, she encounters a host of new alien life and is thrust into an adventure that takes her across multiple worlds, all while avoiding The Shadows and trying to find her way home to Earth. - October 12, 2021 - Silvettica Press

Seven Long Islanders to Receive 2021 WVI Dolphin Foundation Spirit of Youth Sports Awards

WVI Dolphin Foundation, a 501(c)3 dedicated to furthering veterans and “sports for good” causes, has announced its 2021 honorees for the Spirit of Youth Sports Awards on Long Island. Those to be recognized include Barry Baker, Jr., Bob Catell, Amanda Ferranti, Guy Leggio, Nick & Tony Luisi and Jennifer Marks. All to be feted at Riverhead Gala hosted by Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine on November 18. - October 12, 2021 - WVI Dolphin Foundation

"The Runaway" - A Children's Picture Book

When a frustrated boy decides to run away from home, does he find the peace he is looking for, or is it found elsewhere? - October 11, 2021 - Marianne Cooper

Wentzville, Mo. Elementary Teacher Releases Newest Children's Books

Author Julie Turnipseed holds book signing to introduce latest books in the Adventures of Charlee and Magnolia series. - October 08, 2021 - Adventures of Charlee and Magnolia

Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist, Rotary, Join for Week of Service to Celebrate Community

Service clubs work together to make a difference in communities; Celebrate Community, a joint initiative of the four major volunteer service organizations, will launch this year with a focus on local community service during the week of October 10 to 16. - October 07, 2021 - Optimist International

Creative New Christian Children's Book About Prayer: "When Your Dragon Is Too Big for a Bath"

Author C.E. White has a pre-order Kickstarter campaign running for her new book "When Your Dragon Is Too Big for a Bath: An Adventure in Prayer." This is a fun book showing how God often answers prayers differently than we expect. - October 06, 2021 - CE White Books

The Citizen Science Lab Receives $300,000 Grant from the Eden Hall Foundation for SeaPerch Program

Funding will aid in transportation costs and allow nonprofit to expand program to a wider demographic. - October 06, 2021 - The Citizen Science Lab

President of Save the Rainforest Pens a Cinderella Tale Like No Other

Everyone needs a little escape now and then, even from work as important as saving tropical forests. Writing "Ardennia" provided Mr. Calhoun with just such an escape. Those who read the book will be able to escape for a few hours as well. - October 06, 2021 - Bruce Calhoun

Lakurt D. Harris Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Lakurt D. Harris, of Burton, Michigan, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of motivational speaking. About Lakurt D. Harris Lakurt Harris is the president... - October 05, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide

STEM Frenzy Festival: A Day of Hands-On Exploration, Meaningful Learning and Inspiring Discovery for the Whole Family

STEM Frenzy will transform our communities of color through hands-on employer-directed STEM and STEAM workshops, classes, seminars, field trips and public events. - September 30, 2021 - STEM Frenzy

An Insider’s Uniquely Objective Examination of the Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal

The Catholic clergy sexual abuse scandal has shaken the faith of believers worldwide. Though the crisis has stretched over decades, no clear and lucid explanation has been given for this “wicked problem.” Amidst the outrage and disgust, few solutions have come to light to practically address its root causes. In “The Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal,” Jerry J. Paresa attempts to probe the causes, drawing on psychological research, hierarchical dynamics and the role religion plays in abuse. - September 29, 2021 - Bublish

A Runt-of-the-Litter Pup Becomes a Tae Kwon Do Master, Helping Other Down-and-Out Dogs Find Their Power Within in This Inspiring Debut Middle-Grade Series Title

"Tae Kwon Dog - The Power Within"; A wonderful story of perseverance and determination is the backdrop to this new series spotlighting the peaceful yet powerful Korean martial art. - September 28, 2021 - Tae Kwon Dog Books

Young Advocates Call for a Stop to Tourette Syndrome Stereotypes

For the start of Bullying Prevention Month, four advocates from New Jersey tell their story in new PSAs for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - September 28, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Action For Nature Announces 2021 “International Young Eco-Hero Award” Winners.

Today, Action For Nature (AFN) announced its 2021 Young Eco-Hero award winners, honoring 25 young environmental activists from across the globe for their creative initiatives aimed at tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. For the past eighteen years, the International... - September 09, 2021 - Action For Nature

Fantasy Writer Debuts New YA Novel That Shows Outsiders Can Become Heroes

Adolescence is a time when we want nothing more than to just fit in. Uniqueness can be a liability and a source of torment. Those real-life struggles are on display in Freya Daree’s new young adult series “The DeathReaper.” In the first of the series, heroine Amelie is forced to hide her special powers, until she realizes they may be the only thing that can save her world. A book for everyone that’s ever felt like an outsider, Daree creates a fantastical world full of good versus evil struggles. - September 07, 2021 - Bublish

Just in Time for Back-to-School, Eifrig Publishing Helps Kids Process What They Have Lost and Learned During the Pandemic with a New Book, "The Extraordinary Pause"

"The Extraordinary Pause": Through a tender story paired with beautiful illustrations, this new title from Eifrig Publishing helps parents and teachers guide kids through all the new ways we learned to relate to one another when the world was turned upside down. - September 07, 2021 - Eifrig Publishing

Connor’s Climb Foundation Hosts Annual 5K & Family Walk – a Race to Raise Awareness for Mental Health and Youth Suicide Prevention

Connor’s Climb Foundation is once again taking to the streets to help increase mental health and suicide prevention education and awareness by hosting their annual 5K & Family Walk. This race, held on September 26th during National Suicide Prevention Month, is an essential fundraiser for... - September 02, 2021 - Connor's Climb Foundation

Million Kids Urges Californians to Contact Their Assembly Person Regarding SB357

MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating about human trafficking and exploitation, is reporting that California Bill SB357, authored by Senator Weiner and legalizing street prostitution, has passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly Appropriation Committee Suspense file. - August 24, 2021 - Million Kids

The Filipino Cultural Immersion Summer Camp That Aims to Inspire Children to Go Beyond Adobo and Lumpia

The 8th Annual Filipino Cultural Immersion Summer Camp spearheaded by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) concluded August 6, providing one week of fun learning for the participants. The children had lessons in how to speak Tagalog, Philippine history,... - August 21, 2021 - University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco

The Citizen Science Lab Receives $250,000 Grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation

Grant is instrumental in creating new Hill District STEM laboratory for underserved communities in Pittsburgh. - August 18, 2021 - The Citizen Science Lab

Superior Grocers Gives Back to Our Future Generation

It was the first time that students were welcomed back to in-person teaching since the start of pandemic. Students arrived with bright smiles excited to return to campus along with a special surprise. Superior Grocers partnered with the Rialto Unified School District and provided Backpacks filled... - August 14, 2021 - Superior Grocers

Pangea Cares Continues Partnership with Operation Warm for Summer Kicks Drive

Pangea Properties, through its 501c3 arm Pangea Cares, continued its partnership with Operation Warm, donating $7,000 and 20 volunteers to provide new shoes for youth in Chicago. - August 14, 2021 - Pangea Properties

Voyage Long Term Care Hosts Back-to-School-Bash for Their Healthcare Employees

Voyage Long Term Care (Oklahoma) distributed hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to their team members and local community. - August 12, 2021 - Voyage Long Term Care

Press Conference: Teenager Designs & Builds "Homes2Go" Carts for the Homeless. Cart Distribution on 8/12/21.

In collaboration with the Yes We Can! Worship Center, teen Jordan Szigeti-Larenne will hand out the first "Homes2Go" carts to the homeless in front of the Union Rescue Mission. Media is invited to inspect the carts and to take them for a trial run. - August 11, 2021 - Yes We Can! Helping House & Feed the Unhoused Citizens of Los Angeles

PACK Surpasses Summer Fundraising Campaign Goal

The Eichholz Law Firm Matches $7,500 in Donations to PACK’s Summer Campaign - August 11, 2021 - The Eichholz Law Firm

Project P.E.A.C.E. Gives School Supplies to the Students of Goulds Community

Be Strong International’s Project P.E.A.C.E. will be distributing over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in Goulds during their Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Demps Park. Last year, Be Strong’s back-to-school book... - August 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Transform Africa Launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Malawi

Transform Africa launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa with former Malawi President, Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda. - August 10, 2021 - Courageous!

Million Kids Predicts Prostitution Will be California's Silent Tsunami

There is a bill making its way through California legislation that will legalize street prostitution in California and allow those previously convicted of prostitution, or related offenses, to have their sentences overturned or dismissed as reported by MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization... - August 09, 2021 - Million Kids