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Epitome of Soul, Inc. Presents Holiday Gala and Awards Dinner
Local, award-winning youth arts advocacy organization, Epitome of Soul, will be hosting its Holiday Gala and Awards Dinner on Friday, Nov 22, 2019 at the Royal Manor. - October 25, 2019 - Epitome of Soul, Inc.
Mid-Western Region, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Holds 2019 Illinois Area Workday Cluster
Mid-Western Region, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. holds annual fall workday cluster and supports mental health awareness in Chicago, Illinois. - October 25, 2019 - JJMWR
International Chefs Day Celebrated with Healthy Food Workshop at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
In honor of International Chefs’ Day, the World Association of Chefs Societies brought fun and nutrition to the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center this past Monday. Two schools took part in the event, which featured two award-winning chefs, Rene Marquis, President of the American Culinary... - October 25, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Epworth Children & Family Services Awarded More Than $1.6 Million in Grants
Nonprofit is only Missouri agency to receive awards under bureau's specific programs in 2019. - October 25, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
Rishi Pledges to Refuse PAC and Special Interest Group Money
Democratic Candidate for United States Congress CA-18 Rishi Kumar* issued the following statement regarding PAC and Special Interest Group money in elections, emphasizing that his campaign will not be accepting such campaign contributions “I am glad to be one of a handful of candidates... - October 25, 2019 - Rishi Kumar for Congress 2020
Mi Escuelita Preschool Dedicates West Dallas Campus; The Frank Diaz Campus Will Serve At-Risk Children in West Dallas
Mi Escuelita will dedicate its West Dallas Campus (4931 Bernal Drive, Dallas 75212) and rename it in honor of the Reverend Frank Diaz, the Presbyterian minster who, along with founders Carolyn Strickland and Helen Pena, was instrumental in the creation of Mi Escuelita Preschool in 1978. The site... - October 25, 2019 - Mi Escuelita Preschool
Silent Opera, A Dream is a Dream is a Dream is a Dream to Premiere at McNay
Mexican-American composer, Nathan Felix, will again use headphones to present his new silent opera titled, A Dream is a Dream is a Dream is a Dream..., at McNay Art Museum on Thursday November 7 in San Antonio Texas. A Dream is a Dream is a Dream is a Dream... is inspired by and written to premiere... - October 25, 2019 - Nathan Felix
Patrick Henry College Receives Prestigious Recognition from International Association for Intelligence Educators
Patrick Henry College's Strategic Intelligence in National Security program is only the second undergraduate program to obtain certification from the prestigious International Association for Intelligence Education. - October 24, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Vinton, VA
Taylin, a 3-year-old little boy from Vinton, VA, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Taylin's service dog, Conrad, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Taylin's parents are looking forward to having... - October 24, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
New Health Literacy App Aims to Improve Health Knowledge of All Floridians
The Florida Literacy Coalition has released the Staying Healthy Quiz App, an interactive health literacy quiz game designed to improve health knowledge and vocabulary. Based on the popular Staying Healthy curriculum, users can choose from three different quiz levels: easy, hard or a mix of questions from both levels. There is a growing recognition that limited English language and literacy skills can have a significant impact on one’s health. - October 24, 2019 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Win a VIP Game-Day Experience as New England Takes on Dallas in Foxborough to Support Angel Flight NE
Angel Flight NE to raffle off a chance for two lucky winners to attend the Patriots vs. Cowboys game on November 24 in a luxury suite, with overnight accommodations. - October 24, 2019 - Angel Flight NE
Indiana State Senator Karen Tallian and State Representative Pat Boy Coming to Discussion Over Dinner
The public is invited to attend a free community conversation with Indiana State Senator Karen Tallian and State Representative Pat Boy. - October 24, 2019 - The Pax Center
Carolina Village Receives Deficiency-Free State Survey
Carolina Village, a Type-A LifeCare Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Western North Carolina, obtained a Deficiency-Free Annual Survey from the North Carolina Department of Health (NCDOH) last week. - October 24, 2019 - Carolina Village
Founder of Big Cat Rescue Recipient of Global Award for Sanctuary Excellence
Carole Baskin of GFAS-accredited Big Cat Rescue is the eleventh recipient of the Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence given annually by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. - October 24, 2019 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Black Belt Community Foundation Launches Fourth Year of Popular “Throw & Go” Fundraiser Contest
Black Belt-wide effort involves BBCF Community Associates Across 12 Counties. Participants Have Chance to Win Raffled Iron Bowl Tickets. - October 24, 2019 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Alliance Applauds Wenstrup Amendment to House Drug Pricing Package
Site neutral policies in the Wenstrup Amendment to H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, would reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors - October 23, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
11 Year Old Breaks World Record – Finishes the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge(TM)
50 States Half Marathon Club member, Aiden Jaquez, of Montgomery, Illinois, has become the youngest ever to finish the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge(TM) at age 11 years old. - October 23, 2019 - 50 States Half Marathon Club
Gear Up for Power-Packed Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Uttrakhand, India is set to witness a power-packed 200 hour yoga course in Rishikesh that will unveil beneficial prospects. This training session strikes a balance between life and meditation practices to exercise positive energies. Taking a 200 hour course is meant to combine internal energies for... - October 23, 2019 - Rishikesh Yoga Club
Locus Agricultural Solutions’ Organic Soil “Probiotic” Named a Finalist for 2019 Best New Biological Product
Panel of International Judges for Agribusiness Intelligence "Global Crop Science Forum and Awards" Picks Rhizolizer as a Leading Biostimulant - October 23, 2019 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
NERA Economic Consulting's Julie Carey and Albert Bremser to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Energy Disputes and Litigation
NERA Economic Consulting's Julie Carey and Albert Bremser to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Energy Disputes and Litigation: Effective Strategies and Best Practices for the Year Ahead Live Webcast - October 23, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
American Standard, KIB Team Up for Community Day
Employee volunteers from American Standard Brands took some time away from their Grand Prairie office Oct. 11 to volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) during Community Day. This is the second year for this company to partner with KIB for a beautification project, which included painting the... - October 23, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Carried To Full Term's 4th Annual "Life Is A Gift" Gala
The 4th annual “Life Is A Gift” Gala and Fundraiser hosted by Carried To Full Term will be held at Evergreen Golf Club in Haymarket, Virginia. Carried To Full Term's (CTFT) goal is to provide hope and a better future to pregnant women and their children through long-term housing. - October 22, 2019 - Carried To Full Term
49% of Organizations Hire People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, But 81% in the U.S. Remain Unemployed
A new i4cp study examines the disability inclusion practices organizations are using to engage with workers with disabilities to meet current and future talent needs. - October 22, 2019 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Rishi Kumar Offers Earthquake Safety Insights
Democratic Candidate for United States Congress CA-18 Rishi Kumar* issued the following statement on earthquake preparedness following the series of tremors that California has experienced lately. Rishi has implemented routine community reminders about earthquake safety and fire preparedness... - October 22, 2019 - Rishi Kumar for Congress 2020
New Video Details Long Term Care (LTC) Pharmacies’ Clinical Value to Seniors’ Care
“Virtual Tour” Differentiates LTC Pharmacy, Explains Operational and Regulatory Requirements Compared to Retail, Other Pharmacies - October 21, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Welcomes Their Newest Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - October 21, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Chronic Pain Elimination is Shown Live in DrainThatPain's World Tour to Canada, the UK, Dubai and Australia
DrainThatPain is a holistic energy technique for chronic pain elimination. Joanna Cameron, the founder has produced a documentary and written a book, both named DrainThatPain. She will teach the technique to DrainThatpain trainees using persons in pain as volunteers. - October 21, 2019 - TranceLady Productions, Inc.
Youth Volunteer Priya Maharaj Honored by The Gateway Family YMCA
Priya Maharaj named The Gateway Family YMCA 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year for her dedication and support of children in youth programs. - October 21, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Endometriosis Advocate Turns Pain Into Power to Help Others
Manu Castañeda Jaramillo, endometriosis warrior, and advocate, recently launched WithEndo, which provides transformational online health programs for women suffering from Endometriosis, a condition that affects 1 in 10 women globally. WithEndo is also the parent platform for The Ribbon Method, an 8-week holistic, natural and personalized group coaching program. - October 20, 2019 - WithEndo
New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch of Edgewood, New Mexico is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch as of October 10, 2019. Accreditation signifies that New... - October 20, 2019 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Voiceopin International is Building a Child Abuse Museum and Family Convention Center
Voiceopin International is a 501C(3), 100% minority owned nonprofit organization that was established to help those who have been/are abused and those who have endured life-changing traumatic situations. - October 19, 2019 - Voiceopin International
Nicholas Actuarial Solutions Speaks at Indonesia Actuarial Conference
Nicholas Actuarial Solutions delivered plenary session IFRS 17 and Industry Revolution 4.0 at the Indonesia Actuarial Conference: Actuaries for the Industry 4.0. - October 19, 2019 - Actomate
Never Left Behind from Voices for Pets for the Welfare and Compassion of Sentient Beings
How far would you go to be reunited with your dog? Never Left Behind is the compelling and incredible true story account of Chicago Chef entrepreneur, Paul Barthel, who refused to be separated from his Labrador Retriever while going through a highly contentious divorce, making headlines. - October 19, 2019 - Voices for Pets
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Visit the Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - October 19, 2019 - Religion Communicators Council
Scientology Information Center Hits New Milestone, Over 47,000 Visitors Getting Answers to Questions About Scientology
The Scientology Information Center announced that as of October 3rd it has now reached 47,247 visitors coming through its doors to learn about Scientology and its world-wide scope. Guests have visited from over 40 countries including nations as far as Norway and Saudi Arabia. The Center is located in Downtown Clearwater at 500 Cleveland Street. All are welcome. - October 19, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Patrick Coleman, CEO of GiveCentral is the Winner of 2019’s Gratiam Dei Award
GiveCental & Coleman Group Consulting set to receive recognition. - October 19, 2019 - GiveCentral
22 Retailers Named Finalist for Home Furnishings Association 2019 Retailer of the Year Awards
The Home Furnishings Association has announced 22 finalists for the Association’s annual Retailer of the Year, Emerging Star and Trailblazer awards, the most coveted and influential retail honors in the furniture industry. The finalists, who range from Top 100 stores to local, family-owned... - October 19, 2019 - HFA
Rishi Kumar Proposed Municipilization of PG&E
Democratic Candidate for United States Congress in California District 18 Rishi Kumar issued the following statement on recent citizen concerns regarding PG&E’s power outages across the state: “Public Safety power shutoffs have become a PR nightmare for PG&E while creating a... - October 19, 2019 - Rishi Kumar for Congress 2020
Craig Benson, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Key Antitrust Issues
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Craig Benson, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Key Antitrust Issues: Confronting the Recent Trends Live Webcast.” - October 19, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Immigration Voice Announces Disappointment in Senator Durbin’s Blockade of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
Immigration Voice, a national non-profit organization with over 130,000 members that advocates for the alleviation of restrictions on employment, travel, and working conditions faced by legal high-skilled immigrants in the United States working as doctors, researchers, scientists, and engineers at... - October 18, 2019 - Immigration Voice
BWHI President & CEO Linda Goler Blount Contributes to Groundbreaking Study Uncovering Racial Disparity in Medical Appointment Scheduling
Machine Learning in Medical Appointment Scheduling Causes Racial Disparity in Access to Care But Doesn’t Have to - October 18, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Atlanta Entrepreneur Summit to Feature Business Pitch Contest for Women Founders, December 16
Summit to bring together more than 500 business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with focus on business growth and access to capital. - October 18, 2019 - Thinkzilla Consulting Group LLC
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - December 10, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Omaha, NE on December 10, 2019. - October 18, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Folk Dancers from "Heaven" Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
Hispanic Heritage Month was celebrated in grand style this past Sunday - the 13th of October with an appearance by the Grupo Folkloriko Mahetzi at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center. Groupo Folklorico is an all volunteer non-profit organization that teaches youth traditional Mexican dances... - October 18, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Tampa Bay Community to “Raturn to Afraka” to Spur West Tampa Re-Development
On Saturday, 19th October downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison will host Urban Progress Alliance for their first charity fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held in the Crystal Ballroom and the reception starts at 5pm. Tickets are $20 each, with all of the funds going to Urban Progress Alliance. - October 18, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Megan E. Gerking, Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Key Antitrust Issues
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Megan E. Gerking, Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Key Antitrust Issues: Confronting the Recent Trends Live Webcast.” - October 18, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Epworth Children & Family Services Holds 35th Annual Holiday Gift Giving Drive
St. Louis nonprofit to make the holidays more joyous for children, youth and families. - October 18, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
NYCBS Welcomes Dr. Keith Brunckhorst to Its Oncology Team
Keith R. Brunckhorst, MD is a talented physician who is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology. He is experienced and well versed in the most cutting-edge cancer technology, with an impeccable work history and education. For Dr. Brunckhorst, patients come first. He pledges to treat each... - October 17, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Jackelyn Martinez, MSCJ, CLA Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jackelyn Martinez, MSCJ, CLA of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Jackelyn Martinez, MSCJ, CLA Jackelyn Martinez is the... - October 17, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kenina J. Lee, Attorney, Axinn to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Key Antitrust Issues
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kenina J. Lee, Attorney, Axinn will speak at its webcast entitled, “Key Antitrust Issues: Confronting the Recent Trends Live Webcast.” - October 17, 2019 - The Knowledge Group