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Nuka Solomon Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Free Wheelchair Mission
Nuka Solomon has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM), a world leader in mobility solutions for people with disabilities in under-resourced nations. Solomon has been Executive Director for the last two years. Solomon’s promotion more clearly defines... - July 24, 2019 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Adoptions From The Heart Hosts Third Annual Zumba®-Thon Event
For three years now, Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) has hosted an annual Zumba®-thon event, which raises money for AFTH’s Expecting and Birth Parent Support Fund. This year, Zumba®-thon takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the Greater York Center for Dance... - July 24, 2019 - Adoptions From The Heart
College Diabetes Network Members to Attend 2019 Taking Control Of Your Diabetes ONE Conference on Scholarship
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is excited to announce that 17 of its members were selected to attend the TCOYD ONE Conference and Retreat August 16-18 in San Diego, CA through a scholarship program offered by the San Diego-based nonprofit, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD). The... - July 24, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
Saudi Arabia Reviews Economic Reforms at United Nations
During the High-Profile Political Forum on Sustainable Development Saudi Arabia Reviews Economic Reforms at United Nations - July 23, 2019 - National Competitiveness Center (NCC)
Raymond Bollinger Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Raymond Bollinger of Point Richmond, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of upholstery and soft goods manufacturing and installation. About Raymond... - July 23, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Texas Legislature Calls for President to Provide Last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient with Full State Funeral Honors
This nationwide, bi-partisan initiative was led by the nonprofit State Funeral for World War II Veterans Chairman Lee William (Bill) McNutt and spearheaded by state Representative Rick Miller and state Senator Brian Birdwell. - July 22, 2019 - State Funeral for WWII Vets
Carole J. Buckner, Partner and General Counsel, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carole J. Buckner, Partner and General Counsel, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Ethical Obligations in Data Security: Significant Compliance Practices Live Webcast.” - July 22, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Family from Pleasant Plains, IL is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Shown family know all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Mr. Shown was the recipient of SDWR diabetic alert dog, Samson in 2016. Samson is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Showns and helping Mr. Shown manage and face the everyday... - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA
A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Marlborough Mayor Requests Funding for Shuttle Service Connection to MBTA
Mayor says a shuttle service would close “last mile” connection gap for local commuters. - July 21, 2019 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Bark in the Park Third Annual Charity Event
This event is to honor Madi and Tyler who were killed on 06/30/2016 in a homicide by then 16-year-old Marilee Gardner. - July 21, 2019 - Bark in the Park
Christ Church 516 Student Ministry Volunteers with Keep Irving Beautiful Youth to Paint Structures at Trinity View Park
Students and adult sponsors from Christ Church’s 516 Student Ministry joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) at Trinity View Park on July 18 for a volunteer service project. After a safety speech and instructions, the group split into teams and took on the task of painting the concrete bases of... - July 21, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Loganville, GA
A very lucky girl from Loganville, GA has received her very own Diabetic Alert Dog. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA boy receives a very special delivery of his own service dog from SDWR. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Third Wheel Brewing Brews Beer to Make Life MO Better for Those with Disabilities
"MO Better" Beer to Benefit MO Better Foundation Releases on Thursday July 25 at 4 pm. Board members from the MO Better Foundation came to Third Wheel and assisted on brew day. - July 20, 2019 - MO Better Foundation
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Tours New Tennessean Offices
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - July 20, 2019 - Religion Communicators Council
Clearwater Community Volunteers Prepare Foster & Adoptive Families for School
On Saturday July 27th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) will host a Back to School fair benefitting foster and adoptive families in the Tampa Bay area. More than 200 backpacks filled with new schools supplies will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. The festivities will... - July 20, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Church of Scientology to Host 5th Annual International Friendship Day Celebration
Friendship Day takes place each year at the Church of Scientology in Nashville. - July 20, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
Clearwater Community Volunteers Take Tea Time to Tackle Illiteracy
The Clearwater Community Volunteers hosted a french-themed tea party in honor of french national day to gather school supplies for their upcoming Back to School Bash for Foster and Adoptive Families. - July 20, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
"Autism and Girls" Now Available from Future Horizons
World-Renowned Experts Join Those with Autism Syndrome to Resolve Issues That Girls and Women Face Every Day. New Updated and Revised 2nd Edition. - July 19, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to Speak at Dress for Success Tampa Bay Benefit
The Nonprofit Is Hosting “An Evening of Women’s Empowerment” to Celebrate, Encourage, and Inspire Women in Our Community - July 19, 2019 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Meals on Wheels San Francisco Breaks Ground on $41.5 Million Kitchen and Food Production Facility to Feed Homebound Seniors
Meals on Wheels San Francisco is building a new, 37,000 square feet kitchen that will increase its capacity to provide home-delivered meals to the growing population of food-insecure seniors living in the City. - July 18, 2019 - Meals on Wheels San Francisco
Inaugural Careers in Sports Expo, Designed to Introduce Youths to Paths Outside the Playing Arena, Set for Aug. 10th at Banc of California Stadium
Careers in Sports (CIS), a newly founded non-profit organization that connects high school student-athletes to the vast career opportunities in the sports industry, will host its first expo on Saturday, August 10th in partnership with the LAFC Foundation at Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club. “Our singular purpose is to give young student-athletes a fair chance to make it in the world outside the playing arena,” said Kimberly Frelow, CIS Founder. - July 18, 2019 - Careers in Sports
MPAC Announcement Will Lead to Big Changes in Ontario Real Estate Listings
The MPAC crackdown is in the best interests of the Ontario home buying public, as the MPAC square footage measurements were not always accurate due to an absence of measurement standards used to obtain square footage. This represents a great opportunity for third party measurement providers to service the Ontario Real Estate Industry. - July 18, 2019 - Planitar Inc.
Scrabble Players Team Up for Longest Tournament in History
20 Players From Around US and Canada to play 11 hours per day of SCRABBLE® From August 3-11 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. - July 18, 2019 - Word Game Players Organization
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Runway for Hope
A Luncheon and Fashion Show Benefiting Mary Crowley Cancer Research. - July 18, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
VidlyTube - A New Video Sharing Website for Everyone
Video Sharing website VidlyTube.com is now updated with the latest features. VidlyTube is a free YouTube alternative video sharing website. - July 18, 2019 - VidlyTube
YMCA Partners with The Theater Project
The Gateway Family YMCA – Wellness Center Branch and The Theater Project Work Together for Arts Programming - July 18, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kresge Foundation Selects Mary’s Center for National Next Generation Initiative
Mary’s Center is proud to announce that the Kresge Foundation has selected their organization for the second cohort of its national Next Generation Initiative. Mary’s Center will join nine other private nonprofit and public human services organizations advancing the social and economic... - July 18, 2019 - Mary's Center
High School Students Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful Youth Craft No Sew Blankets
Three local high school students recently took a day from their summer break to volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB). The students live in Irving and attend Coppell High School and Jack E. Singley Academy and gave a total of nine hours of service, making three no sew blankets, which will be... - July 18, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Jazzercise, Inc. Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett’s “Building a Business with a Beat” Sells Through First Print Run
The book that has sold 10,000 copies, features powerful insights into how Sheppard Missett dominated a male-focused industry and pioneered the dance fitness movement. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, the book also highlights how the global dance fitness company has achieved continued growth and success for five decades. - July 17, 2019 - Jazzercise, Inc.
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize 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... - July 17, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Marjorie A. Graf Honored as a Top Executive for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marjorie A. Graf of Mexico, Missouri has been honored as a Top Executive for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the fields of business and finance. About Marjorie A. Graf Marjorie Graf is the President and... - July 17, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Exploring the Taboo of Self Fulfillment
In a world where too many are too busy to take care of themselves is it any wonder that one of the number one concerns in North America is the rising cost of health care? It's time for us to take charge of our health and our futures by understanding what it means to become self-fulfilled. - July 17, 2019 - Deborah Bishop & The Factory Broadcast Network
Fuerza Local Arizona and Interise Launch Initiative for Latino Businesses to Close the Latino Entrepreneurship Gap
Fuerza Local, a program of Local First Arizona Foundation, and Interise, a national economic development nonprofit, announced the launch of a pilot program, called Accelerate Latinx, powered by Interise and Fuerza Local, known locally as Nivel Ejecutivo, (Translation: Next Level Executive). The program is a new initiative aimed at building a more diverse and inclusive economy by supporting the growth of established Latino-owned businesses. - July 17, 2019 - Local First Arizona
Mary’s Center Hosts No Shots, No School Campaign Event
Mary’s Center hosted a No Shots, No School Campaign Event on Monday, July 15th from 11:30am-12:30pm at their clinic on Georgia Avenue in northwest DC. The campaign is part of an initiative from the DC Vaccines for Children Program (VFC), which is under the DC Health’s Immunization... - July 17, 2019 - Mary's Center
Industry Leaders Highlight Educational Resources as Bid Window Opens for DME Competitive Bidding Program Round 2021
In recognition of the opening of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program bid window today, a group of leading industry trade organizations is showcasing new educational resources to help potential bidders navigate recent changes made... - July 16, 2019 - CQRC
DonorDrive Wins Multiple American Web Design Awards for the Fifth Consecutive Year
The 2019 American Web Design Awards from Graphic Design USA Magazine have been announced and for the fifth year running DonorDrive has won multiple awards. Winning entries were for custom theme designs for fundraising sites. Among the winners was the Sanford Health Foundation site used to fundraise through DonorDrive for endurance events, do-it-yourself fundraising and community events. - July 16, 2019 - DonorDrive
Dr. Nicole Carreau Joins New York Cancer and Blood Specialists’ Central Park Oncology Team
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) welcomes oncologist, Nicole Carreau, MD to its practice. Dr. Carreau will be practicing at 12 East 86th Street, Central Park. “I wanted to join a large, well-respected group practice,” said Dr. Carreau. “I will bring expertise in... - July 16, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Registration Opens for The International iPain Summit 2019
The International Pain Foundation is pleased to open registration for the 12th Annual iPain Summit, taking place November 14–16th, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA as part of #NERVEmber nerve pain awareness month. Chronic pain affects 1 out of 5 people in North America. In extreme cases, patients find themselves misunderstood, isolated, and can eventually fall into depression. - July 16, 2019 - International Pain Foundation
World Traveler Creates Project to Build Chalkboards for Kids in Togo, West Africa - with YouTube Video of Each One
Andy Lee Graham, world traveler, has started a long-term project to install children's chalkboards in villages of Togo, West Africa. Funded by GoFundMe.com page, he proves completion by recording video before and after installation, posting videos on YouTube. - July 16, 2019 - HoboTraveler.com
Mary’s Center Receives Baby Monitor Donation from Panasonic
Mary’s Center announced today it received a donation of 500 baby monitors from Panasonic Corporation of North America. “We feel so honored that Panasonic donated monitors to Mary’s Center,” said Maria Gomez, CEO/President of Mary’s Center. “It not only provides... - July 16, 2019 - Mary's Center
Merrimack Valley Overdose Awareness Day - #MillCityRemembers
Get involved to prevent the tragedy of overdose. Knowing how to prevent overdose does make all the difference. - July 15, 2019 - Heroin Is Killing My Town, Inc.
Procurated Announces First Hires
Peer review platform hires multi-sided marketplace executives in product, marketing and operations roles. - July 15, 2019 - Procurated
The Masters Course, an Organization Combining Neuro-Science and Eastern Philosophy, Announces "Transformational Neuroleadership Executive Seminars"
Use Neuro-Science to drive creativity, manage uncertainty and increase productivity. - July 15, 2019 - The Masters Course
Civil Society Calls for Stronger Commitments, Concrete Actions for Sustainable Development
Development actors from around the world gathered in New York for the Senior Level-Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation. Among them were civil society leaders from the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness. - July 15, 2019 - CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness
Student Leaders to Attend Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Conference with the College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network has chosen two student leaders from their NextGen Leadership Program to attend the Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Conference. The Friends for Life Conference Conference in Orlando, Florida from July 16-21, 2019, brings together clinicians, researchers,... - July 15, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
The Church of Scientology Hosts a Tropical Downtown Block Party this Weekend
On Saturday July 13th from 5-10pm the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will be holding its summer family-friendly Downtown Block party, this time with a tropical theme. The event will take place at its usual location on Cleveland Street at Fort Harrison Avenue and Watterson Avenue with non-profits and family activities throughout both streets. - July 13, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Family-Friendly 4th of July Revel Bring Hundreds to Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
One of the families from the Tampa Bay area that gathered in the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center in downtown Clearwater to celebrate the 4th of July. Over 360 guests enjoyed the CCV festivities before watching the fireworks over Coachman Park. - July 13, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
School Supply Donations Are Our Cup of Tea at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center July 14th
In answer to an urgent need for school supplies for Pinellas County foster children, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center will host a benefit tea party to collect supplies for a back to school event on July 14th at their downtown Clearwater center. - July 13, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO