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The Scientology Information Center Unites a Diverse Community Through Human Rights Concert
On Friday December 9th, in Honor of the 68th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Church of Scientology choir with special guest performers Susanne Epple and Joe Yazbeck performed human rights inspired songs uniting 50 diverse guests at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - December 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology
International Collaboration Receives Grant to Advance Improvements in Cassava Harvests and Nutrition for Smallholder Families in Sub-Saharan Africa
Virus Resistant Cassava for Africa Plus (VIRCA Plus) consortium received a five-year, $10.46 million grant to develop disease-resistant and nutritionally-enhanced cassava varieties to improve the status of African farm families. - December 16, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Mary’s Center to Share Holiday Spirit with More Than 1,000 Neighbors in Need
During 28th annual holiday celebration, immigrant children in the Washington, DC metro area will receive new toys and their families will have an opportunity to come together with others. - December 16, 2016 - Mary's Center
NAFA and Donlen Announce CAFM® Partnership Agreement
Agreement enables fleet management company to leverage high-level education for employees. - December 16, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
KUKA AG Executive Dominik Boesl to Keynote AIM Summit 2017; Expert in Robotic Governance & Technology Owner at KUKA Joins AIDC Leaders
AIM, the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources and standards to providers and users of these technologies for nearly half a century, announced today that Dominik Boesl, Corporate Innovation Manager... - December 15, 2016 - AIM, Inc.
Blessings in a Backpack Introduces Business Partnership Initiative
End-of-year giving helps feed more than 3,000 children in SWFL every week. - December 15, 2016 - Blessings in a Backpack of SWFL
Congressman-Elect Rooney to Speak at Chamber of Southwest Florida’s "State of Southwest Florida" Luncheon
Congressman-elect Francis Rooney will deliver the opening remarks at “The State of Southwest Florida: City and County Managers Share Insights,” presented by the Chamber of Southwest Florida on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at... - December 15, 2016 - Chamber of Southwest Florida
The Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival is Returning for Its Third Year Better Than Ever
Is there such a thing as humane meat? Can you follow the super-trendy “paleo” diet and still be a vegan? These and other questions will be explored at the third annual Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival, January 28-29, 2017 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. “Last... - December 15, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Colorado Family Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Son with Cerebral Palsy
Gideon’s Garden, the name used to describe the hopeful future hemp farm to be established, operated, and harvested from a portion of land right here in Colorado, is on a mission to raise the necessary funds from potential investors before springtime hits. Officially now a GoFundMe campaign,... - December 15, 2016 - Gideons Garden
Year’s Final Luncheon Provides Inspiration for Local Area Charities
On December 7, 2016, the final Charity Coalition Luncheon of the year was held in the Downtown Clearwater Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom with 86 guests in attendance. This month, the featured charity was The Refuge Outreach Church and the educational segment was led by Dr. Greg Winteregg on... - December 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Preparing for Arrival Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Preparing for Arrival” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - December 15, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Jazzercise, Inc. Announces Free Classes for Young Women in 2017
Leading global dance fitness company Jazzercise, Inc. is proud to announce a new initiative for 2017 that supports the growth and development of young women by offering free classes to girls aged 16-21, calling it GirlForce™. - December 14, 2016 - Jazzercise, Inc.
Free Wheelchair Mission Receives Major Gift Toward Goal of Distributing One Million Wheelchairs
Anonymous donor gives FWM $250,000, challenges fellow Houston residents to give. - December 14, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Sri Ramakant Maharaj Welcomes Seekers to the Ashram in Nashik, India
Self-Realized Master, Sri Ramakant Maharaj is now receiving visitors in Nashik, Maharashtra. - December 14, 2016 - Ramakant Maharaj
#ServingHopeLV Serves 4,200 Meals for Gobble Gobble Give on Thanksgiving Day
Gobble Gobble Give enlisted #ServingHopeLV for their Las Vegas Thanksgiving meal. #ServingHopeLV more-than-doubled last year's total plates served with a total of 4,200 meals. - December 14, 2016 - Siloh Moses
American Tiny House Association Elects Board of Directors
American Tiny House Association (ATHA) has elected its 2016-17 board of directors. President: Chris Galusha Galusha is a construction consultant and advocate for safe, affordable housing. Since 2010, he has focused on the tiny house industry and works to teach and mentor those interested in... - December 14, 2016 - American Tiny House Association
American Law Society Recognizes Gary H. Miller
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Gary H. Miller has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. Their America Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - December 14, 2016 - American Law Society
Redeeming Word Christian Center International Holiday Impact Day
Redeeming Word Christian Center International (RWCCI) will host Holiday Impact Day, a community outreach event in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event will be held at the Central location from 11am until 2pm, providing free toys along with activities, rides, food and entertainment. The event will feature... - December 14, 2016 - Redeeming Word Christian Center International
Zonta Douglas County Scholarship Winner Takes 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Her College Campus
Campaign's goal is to raise awareness of domestic violence and provide information to victims. - December 14, 2016 - Zonta Douglas County
Wells Fargo Continues Longstanding Commitment to WakeEd Partnership with Large Investment
National Bank Joins in Effort to Improve Wake County Public School System. - December 14, 2016 - Wake Education
Katherine A. Cass, MSN, MA, CLNC, RN Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Katherine A. Cass, MSN, MA, CLNC, RN of Clayton, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the fields of healthcare and legal nurse consulting. About... - December 13, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Defend Democracy Vigil is a Local Hoosier Event Aligned with Americans Across the Nation in Urging Our Electors to Safeguard the Presidency
A central Indiana human rights advocacy group, Respectful Resistance, announces a Dec. 18th "Defend Democracy" event in Indianapolis, IN, and invites all interested individuals and families to join. This event will be a peaceful, respectful and multi-partisan gathering. - December 13, 2016 - Respectful Resistance
Future in Humanity Increases Education Around Homelessness with New Services
Trainings and consulting now available on understanding homelessness, resource referrals, program implementation. - December 12, 2016 - Future in Humanity
The Carolina Compass Foundation Looks to Make a Difference One Community at a Time
The Carolina Compass Foundation Helps to Rebuild our Fallen Communities. - December 11, 2016 - The Carolina Compass Foundation
EcoArt Support for Refugees, Human Rights
EcoArt from Civiliti Champions helps the Refugee Crisis, supporting Human Rights Non-Profits. Utilizing original EcoArt - from Naked Nature Photography to actual African Masks ... from Brazilian Jazz to Indigenous Sculptures - Civiliti provides a global vehicle to economically support both the... - December 11, 2016 - Civiliti Corporation
TonTon Noel Haiti Toy Drive Returns for the 17th Time This Year
For the past 17 years, Andre Aubry Comedian, Stand Up Comic and Radio Host of South Florida-based WLQY 1320 AM helps bring holiday gifts to kids in Haiti. - December 10, 2016 - TonTon Noel Inc
#ServingHopeLV Teamed Up with HUD to Serve 5,000 Low-Income Families in Summer of Feeding Program
Many low-income families in Las Vegas - including senior citizens and children - face hunger as a daily reality. #ServingHopeLV teamed up with HUD to help eliminate hunger in Southern Nevada. - December 10, 2016 - Siloh Moses
Nashville Scientologists Stand Up for Human Rights on Human Rights Day 2016
Part of an international movement spanning 192 countries, the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is raising awareness of human rights in commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - December 10, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Acknowledges Heroes, Brings Awareness to Key Issues
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day takes place each year in early December at the First Amendment Center. - December 10, 2016 - United for Human Rights
“Not On My Watch!” Community Bands Together Against Human Trafficking in Florida
On December 3, 2016, Mr. Christopher King, grandson of the late BB King, hosted the Gentlemen’s Ball Against Human Trafficking event at the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat, for over 200 guests. This was a fundraiser for the Florida Coalition... - December 10, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary 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 Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary as of December 7, 2016. Accreditation means that Missouri... - December 10, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Church of Scientology Choir Shares Holiday Cheer with the Community
Church of Scientology Flag choir performs at Holiday Open House in the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater. - December 10, 2016 - Church of Scientology
American Law Society Recognizes James E. Sudduth, III
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that James E. Sudduth, III has been accepted as a new member. - December 10, 2016 - American Law Society
Roisin E. Comerford, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to Speak at TKG's Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Roisin E. Comerford, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Hart-Scott-Rodino... - December 10, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Man Overboard Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Man Overboard” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - December 10, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Mayor Kenney Helps Fund for the School District Relaunch Campaign for Right Books; Vanguard Capital for Kids Program Gifts $250,000 to the Literacy Campaign
Philadelphia Mayor and Vanguard Capital raise money for Philly Public Schools' Right Books Campaign. Vanguard donates $250,000 to early literacy campaign to get K-3 students reading on grade level by 4th grade. - December 09, 2016 - The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia
Larry Kozin Signs Publishing Deal with CelebrityPress® to Co-Author New Book
Larry Kozin will team up with several of the premier business minds of our time to release the new book, Cracking the Code to Success by CelebrityPress®. - December 09, 2016 - Furniture Chamber of Commerce
Operation Food Search Raises $9,500 at Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
St. Louis non-profit organization sells handcrafted bowls at 18th annual event. - December 09, 2016 - Operation Food Search
American Law Society Recognizes Linda R. Echegaray
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Linda R. Echegaray has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - December 09, 2016 - American Law Society
Izzet M. Sinan, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Izzet M. Sinan, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: International Merger Control: Significant... - December 09, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Akshaya Patra’s High-Tech Mega Kitchen in Telangana, Aided by Infosys Foundation
The kitchen will provide mid-day meals to over 100,000 school children from the next academic year. - December 09, 2016 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation
As Need for Skilled System Engineers Surges, First Chartered Australian Systems Engineers Certification Announced
Certification Announced in Time for 2017 INCOSE International Symposium - December 09, 2016 - INCOSE
Jennifer Bales Drake, Shareholder with Becker & Poliakoff to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Public Private Partnerships: What the Future Holds for 2017
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jennifer Bales Drake, Shareholder with Becker & Poliakoff will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Public Private Partnerships:... - December 08, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
John Rollins, Northeast Region Leader Litigation Consulting and Dispute Advisory Services, RSM US LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John Rollins, Northeast Region Leader Litigation Consulting and Dispute Advisory Services, RSM US LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled... - December 08, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Local Non-Profit Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Domestic Violence at Day-Long Event
Self-defense classes, survivor stories and community activation workshops incorporated into the “Combat Domestic Violence as a Community” event Saturday, December 10th at the Detroit Recovery Project. It is no question that domestic violence stands as one of the most pervasive social... - December 08, 2016 - ML-4 Detroit Team_Students of Gratitude Training
Oldfield Community Earns Award from Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program
Oldfield is the first private community in South Carolina to earn the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization, as recognition of significant environmental achievements and completion of the first stage en route to becoming a Certified Audubon International Sustainable Community. - December 08, 2016 - Audubon International
American Law Society Recognizes Patricia B. Fugee
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Patricia B. Fugee has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. Their America Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross section of U.S. legal advocates. - December 08, 2016 - American Law Society
OHEL Breaks New Ground in Confronting Stigma
A capacity crowd of 1,100 OHEL friends, supporters and family members packed the grand ballroom of New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square on Sunday, November 20th to mark OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala themed “If OHEL’S Walls Could Talk.” OHEL’s new feature... - December 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
North Florida Land Trust Acquires Another Piece of Property on Big Talbot Island
Charitable land donation received from Charles Chupp. - December 08, 2016 - North Florida Land Trust
North Florida Land Trust Has Purchased the First Piece of Property Targeted in Their Preservation Portfolio
More than 200 acres acquired in St. Johns County. - December 08, 2016 - North Florida Land Trust