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Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall Elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall has been elected to serve on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Her term runs through Dec. 31, 2023. The SACSCOC is the regional body for the... - December 18, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
3 Generations of Jazzercise in the Press
More than 50 years after its beginning, Jazzercise remains as popular as ever. Today, Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and daughter president Shanna Missett Nelson welcome Skyla Nelson to the business. Newly-certified 18-year-old Skyla has followed in their footsteps by certifying as an instructor, bringing the $100 million dollar fitness empire to a whole new generation of women. - December 18, 2020 - Jazzercise, Inc.
Savage Support's MASK-A-RAVE Celebration 2020
Two hours of celebration, tributes to local business advocates, music, dance and fun! Coordinated by Oscar Winner John Ridley’s Nō Studios through a unique Vimeo channel. - December 18, 2020 - Savage Support Corp.
Community Impact Network Presents $159,000 Grant to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to utilize generous one-year grant for children and family programs. - December 18, 2020 - Operation Food Search
SCPC Disappointed That HHS Again Ignores Needed Relief Request from Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Latest Distribution Fails to Aid Industry Facing Significant Financial Hardship While Caring for Most Vulnerable Patients - December 17, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Be Strong International Wins 2020’s Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presented BSI with the 2020 Diamond Award for "Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year" during a virtual ceremony on December 15. BSI was chosen for its ability to act quickly and shift during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the innovative ways the nonprofit was able to keep its services relevant and sustainable. It was also commended for prioritizing corporate social responsibility and for its exceptional team. - December 17, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
First Black-Owned Script Consultant Agency CEO Set to Host Live Virtual Screenwriting Workshop
Shannan E. Johnson launched The Professional Pen to Develop Hollywood's Emerging Screenwriters and is Now Launching Her Next Screenplay Crash Course - "WhoTF Has Time For Film School?" - December 17, 2020 - The Professional Pen
Fall 2020 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing the Fall 2020 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - December 17, 2020 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Jon Ahlbum Featured in a Podcast on Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Broadcast Edition
Jon Ahlbum of Margate, Florida has been featured in a Podcast on Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Broadcast Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of insurance. The Broadcasts are pre-recorded audio interviews which give members... - December 17, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Junico Kids School Visit Program: Sustainable Clothing & How to Reduce Fashion Waste
Team Junico Kids visits Victoria Ave Public School (VAPS) to introduce the concept of preloved fashion as a way to reduce the environmental impact of fast fashion. The liaising VAPS teacher said that her students "are so lucky for this opportunity." Junico Kids is an Australian e-commerce player looking to promote the reuse of children's clothing and educate families with young children on practical, concrete actions we can to take care of the environment. - December 17, 2020 - Junico Kids
Sabrina J. McCabe Celebrated as an Honored Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Sabrina J. McCabe of San Mateo, California has been celebrated as an honored member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the performing arts field. About Sabrina J. McCabe Sabrina McCabe has over 20 years’... - December 16, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over in the fields of healthcare and religion. These individuals are... - December 16, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Training Program
$60,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County - December 16, 2020 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
NAMI Affiliate in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, NJ Names Victim Witness Advocate Shavonne Davis to Its Board of Directors
The NAMI Affiliate in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, NJ has named a new member to its board, Shavonne Davis, who has a strong commitment to the affiliate's diversity and inclusion goals, which emphasize mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Affiliate leadership recognized the need to expand minority representation on the board in order to conduct outreach in minority communities more effectively. - December 15, 2020 - NAMI Atlantic/Cape May
"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust
Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage
Nation United-Texas Wins Victory Event’s Best of Texas Tournament
Nation United-Texas Lacrosse wins the Best of Texas Tournament by Victory Events, on December 13, 2020 at Cy-Fair Sports Complex. In its inaugural tournament, Nation United Texas tallied a combined total of 37 goals over four games to win the championship. Statistical leaders include Joel... - December 14, 2020 - Nation United Texas Lacrosse
Status Group International Welcomes New Private Investors - Investor Gatekeeper Services Now Available
For the first time in five years, Status Group International (SGIC) opens its doors to interview new private capital investors for acceptance into their coveted Gatekeeper service. - December 14, 2020 - Status Group International Corporation
Impact Church Celebrates Opening at Regency Square Mall
Impact Church is celebrating the opening of its newly renovated Regency Campus at Regency Square Mall with a Ribbon Cutting on Saturday December 19th at 11am. - December 14, 2020 - Impact Church
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Xi Omega Chapter Congratulates Four Members Who Won State and Local Elected Offices on November 3, 2020
Members Lauren Underwood, Christina Henderson, Janeese Lewis George, and Robin Nunn will begin their terms in January 2021. - December 14, 2020 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter
Vingle.Live Has Reinvented Online Dating
Virtual mingling offers all the ease and convenience of a dating app, none of the bots, flakes, or scammers. - December 13, 2020 - Vingle.Live
Shorecrest’s Evan Hoefer ‘21 Earns National Performing Arts Award from YoungArts
Shorecrest senior Evan Hoefer ‘21 has been named a 2021 National YoungArts Foundation Award winner for his exceptional achievement in Theater. As a YoungArts finalist, Evan is eligible to be nominated to become a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of the highest honors given high school seniors bestowed by the President of the United States. - December 13, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Regional-Favorite Holiday Concert Goes Virtual This Year
Christ Church’s concert, titled Home for Christmas, will be virtual only, which means the same powerful experience that has kept people coming back year after year will be streamed right into your living room. - December 13, 2020 - Christ Church USA
The William Meredith Foundation and Poets-choice.com Are Pleased to Announce the Publication of SOMETIMES SAY MY NAME, Prose Poems by Herbert Woodward Martin
Master poet Herbert Woodward Martin imagines the life of Willie Short, a young African American service worker who contracts AIDS and deals with the physical and spiritual ramifications of his illness. We watch the deterioration of his body and the final spiritual triumph as he faces death and the unknown. It is a remarkable achievement of the imagination as Martin traces the life of one who mattered for his courage facing a fate that awaits us all. - December 12, 2020 - The William Meredith Foundation
"Blessing Bags" for Unsheltered Men and Women in Washington, DC Provided by Purpose Is Life
“Blessing Bags” for Unsheltered Men and Women in Washington, DC. Provided by Purpose Is Life, Inc. This month Purpose Is Life provided countless “Blessing Bags” for unsheltered men and women in Washington, DC. The bags contain winter protection, hygiene products and other... - December 12, 2020 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Janadhar India Starts Survey to Read Voter Pulse for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021
Janadhar India, an established political consultancy and election strategist, has deployed its team of political analysts in West Bengal to read voters pulse, issues by conducting extensive booth level survey. - December 12, 2020 - Janadhar India
Downtown Clearwater Alive with the Holiday Spirit
With the recent palm tree lighting completed along Cleveland Street and holiday decorations up on downtown buildings, the District is ready for the Holidays. - December 12, 2020 - Church of Scientology
NJCTS Announces 2021 Program of Webinars
Tourette Syndrome non-profit offers a series of free webinars for families and professionals. - December 11, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
300 Volunteers Needed to Help Deliver "Holidays on Wheels," a Meals on Wheels for Kids Program, on Wednesday, December 16
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, needs volunteers to sign up to deliver "Holidays On Wheels" (HOW), a Meals On Wheels for Kids program, on Wednesday, December 16. This special seasonal program was developed, in partnership with Metropolitan... - December 11, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
New York Health Welcomes Primary Care Physician Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP
Board-Certified Internist and Geriatric Medicine physician, Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP will be joining New York Health's team of dedicated physicians. - December 10, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
CACAF Solace Virtual Series Brings Mental Health to the Forefront
The Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation (CACAF) is presenting a limited-edition series on mental health called, Solace Virtual Series: What’s Stressing You? The series, which began on Saturday, November 28 and featured Dr. Jeff Gardere, will continue each Saturday through December 12. - December 10, 2020 - Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation
Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA) Beautifies Community Parks with New Landscaping
Trees and other Flora Have Been Planted at Lower Creekside Park, Laguna Hills Drive, Aliso Creek Road & Brookline. - December 10, 2020 - Aliso Viejo Community Association
Nation United Texas Lacrosse Announces 2020 Best of Texas Tournament Team Roster
Nation United Texas Lacrosse announces its inaugural tournament team roster to compete at the Best of Texas Showcase Tournament by Victory Events this December 13, 2020 at Cy-Fair Sports Complex in Houston, TX. Nation United’s mission is to promote diversity in lacrosse, a sport... - December 10, 2020 - Nation United Texas Lacrosse
Operation Food Search Hires Kristen Frazier
Frazier to serve as St. Louis nonprofit's Human Resource and Diversity Equity Inclusion Manager. - December 10, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Linda Hill Appointed Vice President of Philanthropy at United Methodist Communities
United Methodist Communities is delighted to announce the hiring of Linda Hill as the Vice President of philanthropy. Ms. Hill has worked in many renowned organizations like Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Stuart Country Day School of The Sacred Heart, Penn Medicine, to name a few. - December 10, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Dennis Miralis, Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s AML/CTF: Trends, Developments and Enforcement Actions to Guide Companies in 2021
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dennis Miralis, Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis will speak at its webcast entitled, “AML/CTF: Trends, Developments and Enforcement Actions to Guide Companies in 2021.” This event is... - December 10, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Carolyn R. Baker Celebrated as a Lifetime Featured Member and a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Carolyn R. Baker of Williamsburg, Virginia has been celebrated as a Lifetime Featured Member and a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of tax services. About Carolyn R. Baker Carolyn Baker is an... - December 09, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Season of the Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast Focusing on Leadership
Join host Sandra Thomas-Comenole on the 2nd season of The Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast as she explores topics in leadership including acquisition theory, human capital theory and IKEA effect. Season 2 of the Behavioral Economics in Marketing podcast will begin by laying the framework... - December 09, 2020 - Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast
Eric Bensky, Shareholder at Murphy & McGonigle to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s AML/CTF: Trends, Developments and Enforcement Actions to Guide Companies in 2021
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Eric Bensky, Shareholder at Murphy & McGonigle will speak at its webcast entitled, “AML/CTF: Trends, Developments and Enforcement Actions to Guide Companies in 2021.” This event is... - December 08, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer organization established by a Black, first-generation immigrant woman and patient-led organization will open the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Maimah Karmo, President and Founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, has set the stage for a new... - December 07, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
KidVisionaries.com Launches New Kids/Teens Only Crowdfunding Platform to Support the Dreams of Young People
KidVisionaries.com launches a first of its kind donation-based crowdfunding platform dedicated solely to support the dreams and aspirations of youth age 18 and under. Their mission is to empower all kids and teens with the resources they need to achieve any goal or vision. - December 07, 2020 - TheVirtualLemonadeStand.com
Status Group International Announces Availability of Essential Business Services
In order to offset major cuts in Key Personel and services, SGIC is offering interim professional services to get small businesses ready for the post-COVID boom. - December 07, 2020 - Status Group International Corporation
India Can Still Achieve TB Elimination Target by 2025
The International Institute for Human Development, India (IIHD India) and Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) organized a live seminar to deliberate on how to ensure continuity of TB Care in COVID19 crises. Dr. Ruchi Sogarwal, Chief Executive Officer, IIHD India said, “COVID19 has... - December 07, 2020 - International Institute for Human Development
Satellite Tag Tracks Activity Levels of Highly Migratory Species Across the Vast Ocean
New technology helps scientists better understand how highly migratory species are responding to a changing ocean. - December 06, 2020 - Wildlife Computers
Adoptions From The Heart Building Beautiful Families Calendar
Adoptions From The Heart releases annual calendar to support birth parents in need. - December 06, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on AML/CTF: Trends, Developments and Enforcement Actions to Guide Companies in 2021
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: AML/CTF: Trends, Developments and Enforcement Actions to Guide Companies in 2021. This event is scheduled on December 14, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm... - December 06, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation co-hosts this historic special session in collaboration with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), titled Setting the Stage for Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership, on December 8, 2020, to discuss continued collaborative action towards health equity in breast cancer care, at SABCS 2020. The event is designed to foster transformational dialogue and lead to specific strategies to end barriers at every level of healthcare for people of color. - December 05, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Floridians Unite in the Name of Human Rights with an Annual Awards Celebration
To cap off their most successful year to date, United for Human Rights Florida chapter will be holding their annual celebration of International Human Rights Day 2020. The event will be live-streamed on their Facebook page on Saturday, December 5, starting at 6:30pm. Awards will be presented to... - December 05, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
M3Linked(TM) Named Brand to Watch by Franchise Dictionary Game Changers 2020 Edition
M3Linked CEO Steven Nelick announced today that M3Linked has been named a “Brand to Watch” by Franchise Dictionary in the Game Changers 2020 edition. M3Linked is where business owners and entrepreneurs can Connect, Energize, and Grow priceless contacts and connections by cultivating... - December 05, 2020 - M3Linked
Dr. Richard Konteh on Building a Better Society: Disability Inclusiveness and Accessibility in Sierra Leone
Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, peace and security in Sierra Leone. - December 05, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023