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All Ways Up Foundation Holds 5th Annual Up Through Education Summit
The All Ways Up Foundation (www.allwaysup.org), a national organization that supports low-income families nationwide, hosted its fifth Annual UP Through Education Summit on the UCLA campus in late June. The Summit is a five-day, four-night retreat designed to assist low-income, first-generation rising college freshmen make a successful transition into and through college. - August 19, 2016 - All Ways Up Foundation
Promoting Hispanic Women Business Owners in Miami
The inaugural HispanaPreneur™ “Juntas Rompiendo Barreras” Conference, on October 22nd, 2016, will motivate Hispanic Women business owners to grow their business as well as inspire Hispanic Women who want to open up their own businesses. The Conference will be held at the... - August 19, 2016 - HispanaPreneur
National Trust for Historic Preservation and Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Award Preservation Grants Towards Lake Hopatcong Train Station Rehabilitation
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation was awarded a $215,571 grant by the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust and a $10,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with both going toward the rehabilitation of the Lake Hopatcong Train Station in Landing. The Morris County grant will... - August 19, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Pancreatitis Sufferer Set to Bicycle 3,000 Miles Coast-to-Coast for 3-Year-Old
Chronic pancreatitis patient Mark Light will take off Sept. 17, 2016 from San Diego, Calif. on a 3,000-mile solo bicycle ride to St. Augustine, Fla. The approximately 60-day ride will help a 3-year-old Noblesville, Ind. girl and her family burdened with the emotional and financial pain and expense of pancreatitis. - August 19, 2016 - The Pancreatitis Foundation
New Church Seeks to Help Local Children Through Its Backpack Giveaway Event
As summer begins to wind down, parents are turning their attention to the new school year. Back to school time can be exciting for both parents and children alike. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful time for families that are having trouble making ends meet. Source Church, a new... - August 19, 2016 - Source Church
FPRA SWFL Chapter to Install New Board of Directors
The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA) will install its new board of directors and leadership team for the 2016-2017 year. The new officers will be announced at the next luncheon meeting of FPRA on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Edison... - August 19, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Officer of the Year Finalists Announced for Law and Order Ball
Law enforcement heroes to be honored at gala awards evening on September 17. - August 19, 2016 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South
Dmitri Rusov-Morningstar Honored as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dmitri Rusov-Morningstar of Santa Rosa, California has been honored as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of home improvement and design. About Dmitri Rusov-Morningstar Mr. - August 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Myra J. Borshoff Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Myra J. Borshoff of Martinsville, Indiana has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of media and public relations. About Myra J. Borshoff Ms. Borshoff has over... - August 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Nina Nguyen Reaches Back to Her Roots, Launches Nina Nguyen Heritage Collection for Fall
Designer’s Latest Collection Embraces Old World Designs and Celebrates Gold as a Backdrop for Textures, Colors and Shapes Jewelry Lovers Won’t Soon Forget. - August 18, 2016 - Southern Jewelers Guild
Reel Sisters Announces Centric/Reel Sisters Awards with "First Look" Options for Women Filmmakers
Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series is proud to announce two new awards that will be presented by Centric and offer opportunities for women filmmakers to have their work aired on Centric, a BET Network. Reel Sisters will be held from Oct. 22 to 23, 2016 at LIU Brooklyn. - August 18, 2016 - African Voices Communications, Inc.
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Reaching Out to Parents
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated at the Metro event Parent University this past weekend. - August 18, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Joshua Home and local Organizations Joining Together to Make a Difference
Joshua Home has partnered with local organizations to open JH Boutique & Thrift. The store will serve as a training center for unaccompanied homeless youth in the Inland Empire, as well as provide low cost items to the residents of the community. - August 18, 2016 - Joshua Home: An LGBTQ Safe Haven
MAM Launches Annual Back to School Program with a Goal of Helping Over 5,900 Local Children
New clothes for school send a great message to a child – school is important, and so are they. - August 18, 2016 - Memorial Assistance Ministries
Residential Cleaning Companies Recognize Best and Brightest in the Industry at Annual Cleaning Convention in Chicago
Over 200 professionals in the residential cleaning services industry will gather in Chicago, from October 24-28 to convene their Annual Education Conference and Cleaning Convention through the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI). ARCSI President Jeff Lange, owner of... - August 18, 2016 - ARCSI
Raffaele Puppio Partner Recognized Among 2017 "Best Lawyers in America"
Michael A. Raffaele also named Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Family Law in Philadelphia metro area. - August 18, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Voluntary Environmental Programs: Helping Golf Courses in More Ways Than One
Preliminary findings of a study show that voluntary programs are effective in enhancing environmental performance of golf courses - August 18, 2016 - Audubon International
Forget the Diamonds: a Beautiful Smile is Your Best Accessory Finds The American Association of Orthodontists
Confidence and Quality of Life Improved by Orthodontic Treatment, Say Doctors and Researchers. - August 17, 2016 - Curium
Cameron M. Nelson, Shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, LLP to Speak at The CBP's Amended Anti-Counterfeiting Rules: What It Means for Your Firm
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Cameron M. Nelson, Shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The CBP's Amended... - August 17, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Stephanie Perkins, President, Perkins Law Group, P.C., to Speak at KG’s Best Strategies in Effectively Drafting Employee Privacy Policies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephanie Perkins, President, Perkins Law Group, A Professional Corporation, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Best... - August 17, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Boy Scout Troop 313 Returns Victorious from Summer Camp
Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology in Clearwater, came back from their week-long summer camp at Camp Sand Hill, earning a series of awards and nearly 40 merit badges between the scouts. Among the various awards the troop earned, Andrew Lumsden, Senior Patrol Leader and... - August 17, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Best-Selling Authors Sidney and Nancy Kirkpatrick Named New Editors of Venture Inward Magazine
Longtime friends and champions of the Edgar Cayce work, Sidney and Nancy Kirkpatrick are joining Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. as the new editors of Venture Inward, A.R.E.’s quarterly magazine. Through Sidney’s articles, readers have joined Edgar Cayce in the search for pirate treasure on Lostman’s River in Florida’s Everglades, explored the sunken remains of the torpedoed cruise liner Lusitania, rediscovered the mysteries of an unaccounted for month in the life of Edgar Cayce, and more. - August 17, 2016 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
I AM ART NYC: Eclectic Urban Art, Music and Cultural Festival Hits Brooklyn October 1 - 2
I AM ART is hosted by hip-hop’s legendary Fab 5 Freddy and Ralph McDaniels with performances by Les Nubians & LionBabe. Celebration of urban and artistic culture features artists like BK The Artist, John Born, Kennedy Yanko, Jay West & more. There are special creative events for youth. IAMART NYC debuts in Brooklyn’s dynamic Industry City—The Hub for Creativity and Art. - August 17, 2016 - Brooklyn Community Services
The Springboard Programme’s Growing Success for Women in the Oman
Some 400 women in Oman have now completed the Springboard women’s development programme. Developed by the UK-based Springboard Consultancy, the Springboard women’s development programme enables women to identify the clear, practical and realistic steps that they want to take to make a... - August 17, 2016 - The Springboard Consultancy
Philip A. Byler Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Philip A. Byler of New York, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2014, 2015 and 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Philip A. Byler Philip A. Byler has nearly 40 years... - August 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Becca Foundation Upgrades Website in 2016
Providing new and important resources for everyone touched by cancer. - August 16, 2016 - The Becca Foundation
Robert W. McIntosh, Ph.D. Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert W. McIntosh, Ph.D. of Pearl City, Hawaii has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of research and development in basic neurosciences and governmental consulting in... - August 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cause Forward U.S. Launched a New Style Marketing Tailored to Fundraising Nonprofits and It Works
Cause Forward U.S is a new marketing and fundraising agency tailored to nonprofit organizations. Cause Forward U.S is a fully integrated agency and offers a particular and visionary approach to nonprofits. - August 16, 2016 - Cause Forward Group
Photographer Set to Become Arts Foundation’s First Artist-in-Residence at Pecos National Historical Park
Though Stan Ford shoots with a digital camera, he prides himself on never altering an image with photo processing software. What you see is what you get. This honest and authentic approach to image making is something even a casual viewer notices about his photography. “My work reflects my... - August 15, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation
One Chicken Fest is Back for Its Second Year
Environmental community festival in North Hollywood aims to make helping the planet more fun and accessible. - August 15, 2016 - One Chicken Fest
Man to Solo-Row Across Lake Michigan for Childhood Cancer Research
Jacob Beckley of Woodridge, Illinois is attempting a solo-row across Lake Michigan to bring awareness to and raise funds for the most underfunded form of childhood cancer. Benefiting Lurie Children’s of Chicago, Jacob will row continuously for a 24-hour period from Michigan to Chicago at the end of September. - August 14, 2016 - Jacob Beckley
Baltimore’s Bolton Street Synagogue Affiliates with the Reform Movement
After 30 years as an unaffiliated congregation, Bolton Street Synagogue announced this week that it has joined the Reform movement, making Bolton Street the only Reform Congregation in central Baltimore City. - August 14, 2016 - Bolton Street Synagogue
Charity Pool Tournament for Outcast Rescue Deemed Success
The annual Charity Pool Tournament hosted by Sunday Pool League, which benefited Outcast Rescue, was deemed a great success. The pool tournament was held on August 6 at The Lappawinzo Fish & Game in Northampton. Sunday Pool League was thrilled to hand over $1,600 to the rescue, exceeding their goal of $1,500. - August 14, 2016 - Sunday Pool League
Rafael the Marquis De Marchena-Huyke Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rafael The Marquis de Marchena-Huyke of Los Angeles, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of interior design. About Rafael The Marquis de... - August 13, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Desirée Patno, NAWRB Founder and CEO, Selected as 2016 HousingWire Women of Influence
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce that Founder and CEO, Desirée Patno, has been selected as a 2016 HousingWire Women of Influence. Patno is one of only 43 women in the housing ecosystem honored with this award. This is the sixth year... - August 13, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Maola Milk & Ice Cream Processing Plant Sold to Local Redeveloper
Historic Facility Will Remain Intact Under New Ownership - August 13, 2016 - Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc.
Dallas United Crew to Hold Fall 2016 Rowing Tryouts on August 20
Dallas United Crew will hold tryouts for its fall 2016 high school travel rowing team on August 20, 2016 at CrossFit Lake Highlands. Interested students must be entering the 9th-12th grades in the fall. No previous rowing experience or equipment is necessary. Dallas United Crew (DUC) is a 501(c) 3... - August 13, 2016 - Dallas United Crew
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Meet at Remnant Fellowship
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council holds bi-monthly meetings to discuss hot topics and have deep discussions on what is happening in the world today. - August 13, 2016 - Religion Communicators Council
Keep Irving Beautiful and Holy Family Youth Partner with Emma’s House
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) reaches out to the community to promote volunteerism, and their faith groups outreach program has been a rewarding initiative over the years. This summer they welcomed a new faith group partner, the Total Youth Ministry group from Holy Family Catholic Church in Irving,... - August 13, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Scientology Information Center Features: "Golf Matters" to Help Students Learn Life Lessons
Golf enthusiast, Robert Dooley gives back to youth at Scientology Information Center during National Golf Month. - August 13, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Rocky De La Fuente Wins Reform Party’s Presidential Nomination
The Reform Party has announced the selection of “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente as its 2016 presidential nominee. With origins rooted in the 1992 presidential campaign of Ross Perot, the Reform Party has a history of attracting and nominating political luminaries on both sides of the aisle,... - August 12, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Prashant Amin Recognized as a VIP and Biography of the Month by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Prashant Amin of West Hills, California has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 and honored as the Biography of the Month for July 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of finance. About Prashant Amin Mr. Amin has... - August 12, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Historic Fort Harrison Hosts Brunch to Raise Funds for Community Gardens
The Clearwater Community Gardens are having their 2nd annual brunch in the Historic Fort Harrison with a fundraiser to support the gardens. - August 12, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on the Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time to Assess The Impact on Company Policies and Practices
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Proposed DOL Disability Claim Regulations: Time to Assess The Impact On Company Policies And Practices Live Webcast. - August 12, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Charity Tournament Benefits Developmentally Disabled
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation will host its 15th Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Belleair Country Club. Proceeds will benefit The Arc Tampa Bay, area leader in providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our community. The mission of... - August 12, 2016 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Talented Artists Come from Near and Far to Participate in One-of-Kind SoCal Art Festival
The American Riviera will be abuzz with creativity as artists from all across the country come to the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival to display and sell their unique, handmade, ocean-themed and genuine sea glass art. - August 12, 2016 - Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival
Select Teachers Launches State of the ESL Industry Survey
Shanghai-based Select Teachers today launched its State of the ESL Industry Survey for teachers who teach English as a Second Language. The survey; the first of its kind is designed to gather global data on working conditions throughout the industry, including everything from class sizes and... - August 12, 2016 - Select Teachers
Dr. Michael K. Obeng Will Perform a Miraculous Surgery on Sarjo Trawally, a 4-Year-Old Girl from Gambia with a Life Threatening Facial Cystic Hygroma
From the anointed mind to the gifted hands of Dr. Michael K. Obeng, miracles have come true for many that cannot afford surgeries in third-world countries with poverty beyond understanding. - August 11, 2016 - Juka's Organic
BizWorld.org Expands to the Middle East
BizWorld.org, an international non-profit providing entrepreneurship and financial education programs for elementary and middle school children, announced today that it has expanded to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE’s BizWorld start-up effort is headed by businesswoman and non-profit... - August 11, 2016 - BizWorld.org
Sprint Confidence and Encouragement Boost for Female Graduates
The Springboard Consultancy’s "Sprint' programme answers recent concerns about female graduates being able to get jobs. So says Karen Daly-Gherabi, Managing Director of The Springboard Consultancy (SBC), a UK-based international training company specialising in women's development... - August 11, 2016 - The Springboard Consultancy