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GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute to Debut "Mobile Entrepreneurship Leadership & Training Bus" (M.E.L.T. BUS) on Friday, June 7 in Boynton Beach
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute will officially launch the Mobile Entrepreneurship Leadership & Training Bus (#MELTBUS) on Friday, June 7 at 6:30 PM at the First Transit Boynton Beach Headquarters, located at 3800 S. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33496. The mobile unit was converted from a... - June 06, 2019 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
Oddity Prodigy Productions Comic The Adventures of Superchum Explores the Power of Friendship in New Series
Learn about the Power of Friendship from Oddity Prodigy Productions' Online Comic Superchum. The flagship character of Delaware's leading art collective is Superchum the World's Friendliest Superhero. And his new online series delves into the heart of the Power of Friendship. - June 02, 2019 - Oddity Prodigy Productions
Chef Koochooloo Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation
Chef Koochooloo wins a competitive grant from the National Science Foundation and invitations from the French and Swiss governments to pilot the idea in Europe. It teaches kids healthy eating from around the world, and infuses STEAM concepts through lessons. It is an example of how schools and policy makers can improve ethnically diverse students’ success via culturally responsive teaching, with education programs and technologies using knowledge, attitudes and skills for inclusive classrooms. - June 01, 2019 - Chef Koochooloo
New Show in Myrtle Beach, SC - Dixie Family Comedy Variety Show - Redneck Style Appearing at GTS Theatre
Join the Beaufort and Daniels Family Reunion as they kick it off in high gear. This family fun interactive comedy show includes music, dance, tons of laughs and family fun, magic and even an Elvis Impersonator; we heard cousin Clevis was comin' to the reunion. Plus, it’s always been a family tradition to pay tribute to the veterans and of course the creator. So spend an evening with your family laughing and having fun. After all...when you attend our family reunion ya’ll are kin - June 01, 2019 - GTS Theatre
"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, 3rd Edition" is Now Available from Future Horizons
An internationally renowned author, Ellen Notbohm’s work has informed, inspired, and delighted millions in more than twenty languages. - May 31, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Nathaniel's Hope Launches Make 'm Smile Festival in Downtown Orlando Lake Eola This Saturday
The 17th Annual Make 'm Smile festival hosted by Nathaniel's Hope is among the largest event in the nation celebrating VIP Kids with special needs and their families. Make 'm Smile honors 3000 VIP kids/families and brings together 450 area volunteers, 120 vendors/exhibitors plus more than 50 corporate and community sponsors for a day full of family fun, interactive games, food and entertainment. Top 8 American Idol Finalist Alyssa Raghu and her band Latitude 28 headlines on the live stage. - May 30, 2019 - Nathaniel's Hope
Kirk Cameron Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Ninth Annual Founders Forum & Second Annual Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2019 Founders Forum keynote speaker, Kirk Cameron, is an actor, director, and producer best known for his early work on TV sitcom Growing Pains, the Left Behind movies, and Fireproof. Most recently Cameron has produced documentaries entitled Monumental and Connect, and he speaks on marriage and parenting in churches across the nation with his Living Room Reset. - May 28, 2019 - Plumstead Christian School
Kazoo Magazine, an Award-Winning Girls Magazine, Saves the Planet with “The Great Green Issue,” Coming Summer 2019
A new study shows that our daughters—and not our politicians or even scientists—are the most powerful messengers on climate change. Kids can change their parents' minds about climate change—with daughters having the strongest influence over conservative fathers. Award-winning Kazoo magazine helps to inspire that change with their latest, "The Great Green Issue." Editor-in-Chief Erin Bried can speak on why that is, what girls can teach their parents and what that means for our planet’s future. - May 18, 2019 - Kazoo magazine
Ident-A-Kid Hosts Ribbon Design Contest for All Children
Ident-A-Kid, a company that specializes in safety products and services to parents and K12 schools, is holding a contest that is open to children ages 13 and under nationwide to design an awareness ribbon for National Missing Children’s Day. To enter, a parent/guardian must like and follow... - May 18, 2019 - Ident-A-Kid
Mom-Powered Prowess Project, Inc. Launches to Improve Workforce Productivity
Prowess Project aims to reduce the $544 billion a year companies lose due to unproductivity - May 07, 2019 - Prowess Project, Inc.
Riverview Academy of Math and Science Announces New Principal
Riverview Academy of Math and Science Governing Board and Charter School Associates are pleased to introduce Marcy Ringdahl as new the Principal. - May 05, 2019 - Charter School Associates
27th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy Awareness
Join the Northern CA Epilepsy Foundation at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on May 18, 2019 for the 27th Annual Epilepsy Awareness Stroll. This family-friendly event at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a wonderful opportunity to raise funds, support and awareness for individuals with epilepsy and their... - May 01, 2019 - Northern CA Epilepsy Foundation
App-Garden Adds Its Second Cloud-Based Solution in 30 Days: Travel Tracker - Routing Software
With Travel Tracker for Routes, administrators can easily plan, coordinate, and optimize bus routes and schedules from any WiFi capable device with a web browser. - May 01, 2019 - App-Garden
Pangea Cares Announces Its Sponsorship of the Annual Mother's Day Makeover at Swissotel Chicago on May 6
Pangea Cares is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Makeover hosted by Julie Hightower of a Better Day with Julie and The Daisie Foundation on May 6, 2019 at the Swissotel Chicago from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On Monday, May 6, 400 deserving moms across the... - May 01, 2019 - Pangea Properties
Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Announces the Launch of STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7(sm)
STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 is a virtual access mental health service that has been developed to support college and university students as they develop the coping skills needed to navigate through life’s challenges. STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 gives students another option to obtain counseling, therapy and provider services for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, PTSD due to sexual assault, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, etc. No insurance needed or accepted. - May 01, 2019 - Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 10-Year-Old Girl in Hawthorne, NJ
Valentina, a 10-year old girl living in Hawthorne, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of her very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR to assist her and help better communicate her needs. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and... - May 01, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
"Autism is the Future" is Now Available from Future Horizons
Marlo Thurman reveals how cognitive differences are constructing pieces in understanding those with autism. Through her findings, she shows how those with autism spectrum disorder constantly challenge assumptions about measuring intelligence. Thurman proposes that sensory and cognitive development have evolved together into a very different form of intelligence in those with ASD, and it should be viewed not as a disability but instead as a difference to be celebrated and followed. - May 01, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Alive from Oklahoma
Pregnancy resource centers, adoption/fostering support groups, mobile medical clinics for the uninsured and more will gather with Congressman Kevin Hern 12:30 Saturday, May 4th in Union High School Stadium (UMAC) to showcase free resources available to Tulsa and surrounding communities. They will simulcast "Alive from New York" with Focus on the Family from 1:30-3:30 celebrating life. - April 30, 2019 - Omega League Media
BookBildr Revolutionizes Custom Picture Books Creation
BookBildr.com makes it possible for anyone to create custom picture books for children using drag & drop, ready-made illustrations, Google fonts, and more. - April 30, 2019 - BookBildr
State and County Officials and Top Business Leaders Will Attend Center for Adoption Support and Education’s 2019 Growing Together Gala April 27, 2019
Maryland dignitaries including Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) will speak at the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s 2019 Growing Together Gala at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Saturday, April 27. County officials and... - April 25, 2019 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
$7,500 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 9-Year-Old Boy in Mentor, OH
Tristen, a 9-year old boy in Mentor, Ohio, has received a very generous $7,500 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 24, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Clean Law Releases a U.S. Policy to Sustain Families
Author and social enterprise entrepreneur, Aaron W. Wemple has announced the upcoming release of “2020 Family Bill - Sustaining Our Future.” The book is set to be released on April 27, 2019 at Clean Law’s Peace Love Grapes table at the Earth Day Festival to be held in St. Louis at Forest Park. The book thoughtfully explores critical issues surrounding family sustainability. - April 21, 2019 - Clean Law
Statement from Mocha OB on Black Maternal Health Week and the Recommendations for Black Women Health Initiatives
Black women are dying in childbirth at a rate 4 times greater than any other ethnicity. OBGYNs are on the front lines of the fight to turn this statistic around. Mocha OB believe that a team effort is needed to turn the tide towards well-being. - April 17, 2019 - Smart Mothers Guide To Pregnancy
Nonprofit Brings New Moms and Experienced Moms Together for a Networking Event
Unexpected is hosting a free Mom & Me Networking Event on May 4, 2019 from 2-4pm at the Herbert C. Young Community Center in Cary, NC. - April 17, 2019 - Unexpected
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Baltimore, Maryland
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin on May 27, 2019. - April 13, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
MarbleJam Kids Dinner Benefit - Celebrating the Music of Life
MarbleJam Kids 12th Annual Dinner Benefit - Celebrating the Music of Life Edgewood Country Club, 449 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 07675 will host MarbleJam Kids, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, "Celebrating the Music of Life," benefit dinner event. Live entertainment by The Willies with Willie Wilson MC and special celebrity guests. - April 12, 2019 - MarbleJam Kids Inc.
What Mums Need to Know. Magic Rainbow Photography Shares Tips on Capturing the Cutest Newborn Photographs.
As Duchess Meghan prepares to reveal her baby to the world, London newborn photographer shares her tips on how to prepare for and capture baby portraits that make everybody say, "Awwww..." - April 12, 2019 - Magic Rainbow Photography
Your Child's Journey Provides a Roadmap for Parents, Launching Pad for Children
Moms and Dads are taking a beating in the media these days. They have been dubbed “helicopter parents,” “lawnmower parents,” and most recently “snowplow parents.” But in his first book, "Your Child’s Journey: A Guide to Intentional Parenting from Birth to Adulthood," Dr. Jay Austin proposes a parenting plan that will help children mature and will provide a launching pad to adulthood and personal responsibility. - April 12, 2019 - Jay Austin Coaching
Maha Mama Trainings Support Pregnancy & Motherhood
Free yoga offerings with accessibility for all birthing people. - April 12, 2019 - Maha Mama
Formerly Homeless Drug-Addicted Felon Writes His 2nd Book on Breaking Free from Living Life as a Victim with the Intent to Empower Other Trauma Victims to do the Same
Mark Crandall wrote "Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future" to share his message of overcoming his childhood trauma and using it to fuel the creation of an amazing life. - April 11, 2019 - 3 Fold Wellness, LLC
Lynn Allen, LCSW Recognized as an Honored Lifetime Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Lynn Allen, LCSW of Palm Beach, Florida has been recognized as an Honored Lifetime Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social work. About Lynn Allen, LCSW Lynn Allen is a Social Worker... - April 11, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Meeka’s Secret Game App Teaches Emotional Intelligence & Self-Advocacy Skills to Defend Against Childhood Abuse
Limited Time. Free Downloads During April to Honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month. - April 10, 2019 - HoOoOo Foundation
"Becoming an Autism Success Story" Now Available from Future Horizons
Anita Lesko author of "Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends," is an internationally recognized autism advocate and member of Autism Society of America's Panel of Autistic Advisors. She was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of fifty. A graduate of Columbia University, Anita was an honored speaker at the United Nations Headquarters for World Autism Awareness Day 2017. - April 03, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Keynote Speakers Announced for 6th National Cribs for Kids Conference
John Kahan, Chief Data Analytics Officer at Microsoft, and Nino Ramirez, PhD, Director of the Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children’s Hospital, to deliver keynote address. - April 02, 2019 - Cribs for Kids
Unexpected - Non-Profit Supporting Young, First-Time Mothers Launches in Raleigh, North Carolina
Unexpected, a new non-profit organization based in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, with a core mission to provide support services for young, first time mothers, launched in November 2018. - April 02, 2019 - Unexpected
Tenby Schools Penang Announces Annual Spring Fair Being Held on Saturday, 6th April 2019
The public is invited to enjoy international food, a market bazaar, music and games galore at Tenby Schools’ upcoming 4th Annual Spring Fair on Saturday 6th April 2019. The fair will be open from 10 am to 2 pm. - March 31, 2019 - Tenby Schools Parents' Association Penang
Creative Brain Learning Celebrates PI Day (pi=3.14...) with STEM Learning and Fruit Pies for All
Creative Brian Learning After School program provider distributes thousands of fruit pies to students in celebration of PI Day. - March 28, 2019 - Creative Brain Learning
Los Angeles Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - May 24, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Los Angeles Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - May 24, 2019. - March 28, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
New Product Release from Cubare: Inflatable Bed Rails
Cubare, a manufacturer of safety products, has released a new inflatable bed rail set, which is available for sale on Amazon. They are designed to mitigate the danger of nighttime falls for children. Packs like a pair of jeans in luggage and can be used at home or for travel. 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee and lifetime warranty. - March 25, 2019 - Cubare
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 17-Year-Old Boy in Fort Valley, Georgia
A 17-year-old boy named Zac living in Fort Valley, Georgia, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially bred and custom-trained dogs for... - March 23, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Bouncer Depot Announces the Release of New Inflatable Axe Throwing Game
Bouncer Depot has recently announced the release of their new game. This game is called inflatable axe throwing game and it is a great choice for party rental businesses to keep the attendees hooked for long hours. - March 21, 2019 - Bouncer Depot
Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim Files Civil Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts of America and Greater Los Angeles Council
A civil lawsuit has been filed in California Superior Court of Los Angeles Central District on behalf of a former Boy Scout who alleges he was sexually abused while he was a minor working at the Forest Lawn Boy Scout Reservation in the summer of 2015. - March 18, 2019 - Paul Mones, Attorney
Saving Children from an Ugly World: By Teaching Children the Gift of Being Different
Micaiah Yhisraels’ newest and 4th self-published book, "The Gift of Being Peculiar," Illustrated by Dariea Shorter is a creatively imaginative and powerfully innovative way to empower children and allow them to embrace the gift of being different through affirming words and invigorating illustrations. - March 14, 2019 - Micaiah Yhisrael
Easy Grammar Systems™ Wins The Parent Teacher Choice™ Award
Easy Grammar Systems™ receives prestigious, international award for their grammar texts. - March 13, 2019 - Easy Grammar Systems
MEMEENO Partners with Miracle Babies Helping NICU Families Care for Their Infants
MEMEENO is proud to partner with Miracle Babies, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) families. MEMEENO will contribute to the Miracle Babies Care Program, which distributes care bags on a monthly basis to NICU families in Southern California. - March 13, 2019 - MEMEENO
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Now Offers Nitrous Oxide for Anxiety Relief During Labor
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) is pleased to now offer Nitrous Oxide (also known as “laughing gas”) as an option to delivering mothers to provide anxiety relief during childbirth. - March 12, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
DonorDrive® Hosts Livestream Fundraising Bootcamp with Experts from Twitch, Extra Life and COHORT3
DonorDrive®, the technology behind top peer-to-peer fundraising platforms for nonprofits, is joining industry leaders to host an immersive livestream fundraising bootcamp on Thursday, March 14, in Portland, Oregon for nonprofit professionals. “We launched Live Fundraising™... - March 12, 2019 - DonorDrive
ABA Tech and FIT Launch a New Two-Part Continuing Education Course on Teaching Pretend and Imaginative Play Skills for Behavior Analysts
ABA Technologies, Inc. in partnership with Florida Institute of Technology, announces the launch of a new two-part continuing education course on teaching pretend and imaginative play skills. The courses prepare participants to assess and develop the imaginative play repertoires of young children. - March 12, 2019 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist of Denver, Colorado has been showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in... - March 08, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
"Dogs and Autism" Now Available from Future Horizons
Author Annie Bowes grew up having dogs throughout her childhood and adulthood that helped her with her autism. Her love of animals, especially dogs, eventually helped her find her passion in life to help animals and become a veterinarian. Through many years of working with dogs in her practice, she grew interested in how canine companionship helps people with autism. - March 06, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.