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MEDC Announces First Ever Land Purchase, Phantom Gourmet Partnership
Downtown Marlborough and French Hill revitalization, city marketing top MEDC priorities - September 29, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Sends Kids Back to School with Positive Messages
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated in the Edgehill Back in School celebration this past weekend by distributing booklets at a neighborhood event. - September 29, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Learn About Storytelling in Digital Media
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - September 29, 2018 - Religion Communicators Council
OHEL Acquires 42 New Beds for Adults with Mental Illness
OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services Supported Housing program helps provide adults recovering from mental illness the support they need to live as independently as possible. OHEL’s supported housing units are located throughout the city to prevent a marginalizing clumping of... - September 29, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL’s Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Serving Hundreds of Children in New York, Recognized for Impact Making in Community
In June, OHEL’s ECMH professional team of staff, were one of the seven teams honored as guests at a celebratory luncheon at the NYU School of Law to acknowledge the ECMH network, and partners involved in the ECMH 2 year milestone of the program. - September 29, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Shorecrest Students to Host "Civic Saturday" Community Event
On Saturday, September 29, a student-led Civic Saturday event. Civic Saturday is a national series of events meant to evoke community conversations around democracy, citizenship, and civic engagement. The event will run from 11:30am-12:45pm in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest. - September 29, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Congressional Kidney Caucus Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing Highlighting Need for Increased Investment and Resource Coordination to Address Nation’s Kidney Disease Epidemic
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community Discuss Private-Public Partnership to Advance Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplants - September 28, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Thunder Puppy K9 Rehabilitation and Rehoming - Only Remaining Siberian Husky Rescue in Colorado
Husky rescues closing their doors in Colorado, creates space issues for Thunder Puppy. - September 28, 2018 - Thunder Puppy K9 Rehab and Rehoming
Ask-a-Lawyer – Free Public Events
The Orange County Bar Association will be co-hosting two Ask-A-Lawyer events in October 2018. Both events are free and open to the public: October 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805 and October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Center, 946 North Mills Avenue, Orlando FL 32803. - September 28, 2018 - Orange County Bar Association
Grand Opening of "Hands of Compassion Food Pantry"
The Christian Foundation for Orphans and Abused Children is starting its first program in the community of Georgia. - September 28, 2018 - Christian Foundation for Orphans and Abused Children
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Providence, Rhode Island
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin October 25, 2018. - September 28, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Youth Learn Their Human Rights Over Tea at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On the 23rd of September, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center hosted an afternoon tea party for the Golden Linkettes, a youth dance group with the Cole Link Foundation. The purpose of the event was to teach the young ladies about their human rights, as laid out in the United Nations... - September 28, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
MS Forestry Commission Accepting Applications from Cities for Popcorn Tree Control Statewide
In September 2017, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) completed the first step of the Help Stop the Pop program, asking the public to report sightings of Chinese tallow (popcorn) trees. At this time, the MFC is taking applications from municipalities statewide to assist with popcorn tree control, the second step of our Help Stop the Pop program. To apply, visit: www.mfc.ms.gov/popcorn-tree-control-program - September 28, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
OHEL Provides Autism Awareness Training to a Diversity of First Responders
This summer OHEL began training to community First Responders including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, Shomrim, and Hatzalah members to educate responders on how to respond to a scene which includes someone diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. The training provides... - September 28, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL Partners with HALB in Pilot Anxiety Prevention Program for Schools
Addressing the significant increase in anxiety amongst both children and adults, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services is partnering with HALB to pilot a prevention program for middle school students. - September 28, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
The AGIF Appoints Michael A. Krafft to Its Board and as Treasurer
Philip B. Auerbach, President and Founder of the Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation (AGIF) announces the appointment of Michael A. Krafft to the organization’s Board of Directors and as its Treasurer. Just launched officially in late August 2018, the Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation (AGIF; www.theAGIF.org) presents a unique, comprehensive, one-stop resource for all nonprofits to advance and enhance their missions because half of them (1.5 million in the US) fail within three to five years. - September 27, 2018 - Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation
In the Wake of Catastrophic Flooding in the Carolinas, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Say "Something Can be Done About It"
As thousands of Carolinians have been displaced due to extreme rain and flooding, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and the Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) of Florida are holding a supplies drive and assembling comfort kits for those affected by Hurricane Florence, in their downtown center. - September 27, 2018 - Church of Scientology
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity. - September 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Church of Scientology Asks Religious Leaders to "Speak Your Peace"
The Church of Scientology with the Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (TNUHR) held a large inter-religious, multicultural event for International Peace Day. - September 27, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Houston Astros Pitcher Chris Devenski to Partner with The Center for Hearing and Speech and Via Colori Street Painting Festival
Houston Via Colori® The Street Painting Festival benefiting the Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS) announces today, that Astros’ player Chris Devenski will act as the festival’s celebrity spokesperson. Mr. Devenski will collaborate with the Center for Hearing and Speech for various... - September 27, 2018 - The Center for Hearing and Speech
7 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program
Shorecrest seniors RJ Ayers, Will Hess and Aidan Samuelson have been named 2019 National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Ayers, Hess, and Samuelson are among the 10 students in the City of St. Petersburg to earn the honor. - September 27, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
The 2018 Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education Promised Fitness and Family Fun While Raising Over $10,000 for Scholarships
Hundreds ran, jogged, walked, or joined virtually in support of education during the 2018 Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the scenic Hains Point in East Potomac Park, Washington, DC. This event, sponsored by the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation (PIEF), in... - September 27, 2018 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter
Best Buy Store 205 Employees Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful at Irving Fire Department
Employee volunteers from the Best Buy Store number 205, located on Highway 183 in Irving, took time off from their regular jobs to give back to the community in a service project with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB). The group of ten volunteers met the KIB staff at the Irving Fire Department’s... - September 27, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The Vital Public-Private Partnership in Kidney Care
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community to Discuss Advancing Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure and Kidney Transplants - September 26, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Kids READ! Announces 5th Annual Books for Treats Event
For the 5th consecutive year, Kids READ! is offering free Books for Treats on Halloween evening, Wednesday, October 31 as sponsored by Matthew Thomas - Keller Williams Real Estate. Children in costume doing Trick or Treating will be able to select a book as their treat at the corner of Roanoke and... - September 26, 2018 - Kids READ!
Glenn R. Heald Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Glenn R. Heald of Elk Grove, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and early admission for 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the fields of... - September 26, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Persistence is The Key Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
Houston-based nonprofit celebrates its one year anniversary. - September 26, 2018 - Persistence is The Key
Utah Charity Adopt-a-Bed Now Accepts Online Brand Mattress Returns
Utah mattress buyers who buy brands online now have a place to bring mattress returns within the trial period. Donations to benefit people and organizations in need. Drop off location and pick up services available by appointment. - September 26, 2018 - Adopt a Bed
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Wheel to Survive Houston Event, an Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research
Join the battle and ride in the fight against ovarian cancer at Wheel to Survive Houston presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Sunday, October 21, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at DEFINE Body and Mind: Tanglewood, 5781 San Felipe St., Houston, TX 77057. Proceeds from the event will... - September 26, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 16-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Prescott, Arizona
A 16-year-old boy named Tyler living in Prescott, Arizona received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as SDWR. - September 25, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Sound Auto Wholesalers Opens New Facility in Branford, Connecticut
Sound Auto Wholesalers has opened a second facility at 139 West Main St. in Branford, CT, which will service as it's main office. The original location one mile away at 14 Frontage Rd. in East Haven will remain in operation and will serve primarily as a display and storage facility for additional... - September 25, 2018 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
Be The Difference Foundation Announces Its First Endowment Fund
Be The Difference Foundation is proud to announce its first endowment fund. The fund was made possible through the generosity of Judy Rome and the Jay Horowitz Family. The fund was announced at the Honoring and Remembering Event presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Thursday, September 20, 2018. - September 25, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
The Society of North American Goldsmiths Sponsors the 4th Edition of Triple Parade: "Three Times" Exhibition in Shanghai, China
The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2018 Triple Parade exhibition in Shanghai, China. The Triple Parade is a prestigious nonprofit biennial international cultural project that has become one of the leading contemporary applied art and design exhibitions... - September 25, 2018 - Society of North American Goldsmiths
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Confirms Keynote Speaker and Panelists for the Upcoming Active Shooter Awareness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) confirms keynote speaker Randall C. Thysse, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), FBI Omaha Division, and adds Dutch Giesinger, Executive Director, Safeguard Iowa Partnership and Lt. Keith Romp, Polk County Sheriff’s Office to the panel. - September 24, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Goes International
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Joins North American Alliance. - September 24, 2018 - SFATA
D.C. Youth Rally Around Anti-Violence Peace Ride on National Mall
Hundreds Expected to Attend Peace Ride to Prevent Youth Violence - September 24, 2018 - One Common Unity
NFL Alumni Philadelphia Chapter Sleeping Out to Support Covenant House of PA
Members of the Philadelphia Chapter of the NFL Alumni will be supporting The Covenant House of PA and raising donations via a sleep out on November 15th. Former NFL players and cheerleaders will join hundreds of others in an enclosed & secured parking lot in Philadelphia armed only with the... - September 24, 2018 - NFL Alumni Philadelphia
Graham's Foundation Announced Its 2018 ‘Tinis for Preemies Honoree, Dr. Richard A. Polin
The prematurity support organization will host its ‘Tinis for Preemies evening benefiting premature babies and their families on November 7th. - September 24, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Groundbreaking Results - No Conflicts in Business Valuation Comparison Charts
In response to public criticism regarding the fragmentation of valuation standards and a global effort aimed at wide-spread adoption of a single set of international valuation standards, the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) Standards Board (formerly a committee)... - September 23, 2018 - NACVA
Apostles in the Marketplace - September Women Series Themed Leading Voices
Morayo Afolabi-Brown (Deputy Director of Programmes, TVC Communications), Yimika Adeboye (Finance and Strategy Director, West Africa, Cadbury Nigeria Plc.) Tosin Oshinowo (Founder, Ile-Ila) and Uwa Osa-Oboh (Head of Strategy, Africa Capital Alliance, are billed to attend the September Series hosted... - September 23, 2018 - Apostles in the Marketplace
KOSBE to Host Managing Payroll & Timekeeping Seminar
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Managing Payroll & Timekeeping seminar on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development... - September 23, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Support Services; $30,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs is expanding support services in Palm Beach County thanks to a recent grant from the Quantum Foundation. The $30,000 contribution will provide the resources needed to offer training and support to those with vision loss in the areas of... - September 23, 2018 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
North Florida Land Trust Marks Largest Conservation Easement Acquisitions to Date
More than 2,500 acres in Clay County will be preserved in perpetuity. - September 23, 2018 - North Florida Land Trust
The Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education Promises Fitness and Family Fun in Support of College Scholarships
Hundreds ran, jogged, or walked in support of education during the 2018 Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education, Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the scenic East Potomac Park. This event, sponsored by the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation (PIEF), in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi... - September 23, 2018 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter
Gregory J. Paul, MA Recognized as Man of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been recognized as Man of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of healthcare. About Gregory J. Paul, MA Gregory Paul is a Nurse... - September 22, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Free2Luv Presents Unstoppable: Tour De Force Cirque Offering Self-Empowerment as an Anti-Bullying Solution
Award-winning youth empowerment nonprofit, Free2Luv presents an innovative approach to bullying and youth suicide epidemic utilizing the arts. - September 22, 2018 - Free2Luv
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Goes Organic with Home Gardening Workshop with Garden Clubs
On September 23, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center is hosting a free organic gardening workshop to local nonprofit garden clubs featuring Ms. Jai McFall. Guests will learn how to grow organic foods, with little to no chemicals, to live healthier lives. Ms. McFall has been in the organic... - September 22, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Community Leaders Strut for a Cause at Annual Fashions with Flair Charity Fundraiser
The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV), a non-profit organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology, held their 15th Annual Fashions with Flair Silent Auction and Fashion Show, their most successful fashion show in over 10 years. The funds raised benefitted the Pinellas Sheriff’s... - September 22, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Beads of Courage Commemorates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Charitable Organization Promoting Awareness and Raising Funds Throughout September. - September 21, 2018 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
University Congregational Church and College Hill United Methodist Host Westar Industries Jesus Seminar on the Road - The Political Jesus
The Political Jesus September 28-29, 2018 Wichita, Kansas The Jesus of history resisted the political and social realities of his day. Early Christians did the same. Neither one was necessarily successful in their aims, but what do we know about their attitudes toward the economy, immigrants, and... - September 21, 2018 - University Congregational Church