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15th Annual Wag-O-Ween to be Held Despite Recent Death of Event Creator
The new organizers are also making logistical changes to the event due to COVID-19. - September 02, 2020 - Wag-O-Ween Savannah
NobelBiz’s Webinar Series Welcomes Sam Falletta and James Diefendorff Ph.D. to Talk About the Untold Story of Mental Health in Call Centers
The NobelBiz webinar series just released its fifth episode featuring two guests that want to revolutionize the way the industry addresses the issue of mental health: Sam Falletta, CEO of Incept, and Dr. James Diefendorff Ph.D., Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of Akron. Together with host, Christian Montes, they talk about their applied research in the state of mental health in the Call Center Industry and their findings on how to improve it. - September 02, 2020 - NobelBiz
Earthseed, a New Black Arts Alliance, Announced in Northern New Mexico
Earthseed, a New Black Arts Alliance Focused on Centering and Amplifying Black Voices in Northern New Mexico, Announces Launch, Call for Black Artists and Allies, and First Community Event. - September 02, 2020 - Vital Spaces
Arcadia University Student Awarded with Adoptions From The Heart’s Birth Parent Scholarship
Arcadia University student Christina Smith and another birth parent who wishes to remain anonymous have been selected as the Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) Fall 2020 Birth Parent Scholarship recipients. Smith received $5,000 towards an education in pursuit of becoming an experimental psychologist. - September 02, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
The Mitch Show Debuts Tuesday, Sept. 8 -- Takes Aim at Mitch McConnel Re-election Bid
Anyone who wonders what’s next for Sen. Mitch McConnell should Kentucky voters throw him out of office in November can find out when The Mitch Show debuts online, Tuesday, Sept. 8. A talented group of Kentucky writers, actors, directors, artists, and comedians have banded together to produce... - September 01, 2020 - We Are the Deciders, LLC
Steve J. Hernandez Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Steve J. Hernandez of Lauderhill, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of floor covering and installation. About Steve J. Hernandez Steve Hernandez... - September 01, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Gladys Love Project Sends Love Notes to Seniors and Caregivers to Counter Isolation During COVID-19
The Gladys Love Project is sending Love Notes to Seniors and their Caregivers to remind them they are seen, beautiful, and loved. With COVID-19 social distancing, sharing love with this community is more important than ever. In order to stop the spread of Coronavirus, senior living facilities had... - September 01, 2020 - Gladys Love Project
Charlotte Mechanical Encourages Community to Share the Warmth with 10th Annual Charlotte Coat Drive
100% of Donations Benefit the Local Salvation Army, Concludes with Zip-Up Day on Nov. 13. - September 01, 2020 - Charlotte Coat Drive
The Church of Scientology Shares Tools to Provide Better Learning Experiences for Students
To provide assistance for students of all ages resuming either at home or in person schooling, the Church of Scientology announces the free online course, “The Technology of Study” providing the basics of learning by teaching the barriers to study and their remedies. - September 01, 2020 - Church of Scientology
The Scientology Information Center Offers Complimentary Hand Sanitizer to Students Returning to School
For the remainder of August and through the month of September, the Scientology Information Center is providing families with children returning to school complimentary bottles of hand sanitizer to assist the students to stay well throughout this period. - September 01, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Missouri Inventory Professional Achieves Appraisal Examiner Certification
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Craig Plassmeyer for achieving the designation of Certified Appraisal Examiner. - August 31, 2020 - National Inventory Certification Association
LGBT Community Praises Veto of Northampton County Voter Referendum
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center and the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project Thank County Executive Lamont McClure for his veto. - August 30, 2020 - Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
Job Seekers Can Earn Work Experience While Giving Back to Their Community Through the Monterey HELP Program
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board has developed several initiatives in order to support both employers and job seekers as we work together to overcome obstacles related to the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected us all. The Monterey HELP program provides workers impacted by COVID-19... - August 30, 2020 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Albemarle, NC Resident, Jody Almond’s Book, "Going All In-Finding Success Through Surrender," Nominated and Selected as a Top 10 Finalist for Global Award
Almond selected among hundreds of authors worldwide as a top ten finalists for prestigious 2020 Author Elite Award. - August 29, 2020 - Soulution Ministries
Concert in Support of Human Rights
Tennessee United for Human Rights brought its message of human rights for all to a concert Saturday in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. - August 29, 2020 - United for Human Rights
MAIACA, Miami Non-Profit, Engages Famous Indian Artist to Perform
World famous artist Talat Aziz will perform concert for MAIACA, Miami Non-Profit. The Miami Association of Indian Americans for Culture and Arts, with the help of a Miami-Dade County grant, will live stream the event from Mumbai, India. - August 29, 2020 - MAIACA
Local Child Welfare Leader Champions Foster Kids with Lived Experience
Michelle Canaday, Circuit Director for the 15th Judicial District of the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, is the perfect example of what happens when someone speaks words of life and encouragement to a child. Canaday, who is the product of the Wisconsin foster care system, remembers a childhood... - August 28, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
USADecides.com Predicts a 76.3% Chance of a Joe Biden/Kamala Harris Victory
An independent analysis of the 2020 Presidential Election. Who Will Win on November 3? - August 28, 2020 - USADecides.com
Clearwater Community Volunteers Assist M.O.M.’s in Need
On August 22, the Clearwater Community Volunteers donated 100 items to Mother of Minor’s “Showers of Love” baby care supply drive in support of low-income single mothers. M.O.M. is accepting unused baby care items to help low-income single mothers. - August 28, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Citizen Storage Management President and CEO, Peter Spickenagel, Named New President of the Self-Storage Association of Michigan
Citizen Storage Management today announced that Peter Spickenagel, president and CEO, has been named as president of the Self-Storage Association of Michigan (SSAM), an organization committed to responding to the needs of self-storage owners throughout the state. - August 28, 2020 - Citizen Storage Management
Susan Zemser Israel Honored as a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Susan Zemser Israel of Newport Beach, California has been honored as a Top Executive for two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of fashion apparel. About Susan Zemser... - August 27, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Local Nonprofit Autism Shifts Takes Mission Global Due to COVID-19
Local nonprofit Autism Shifts has provided specialized training, resources, and connection opportunities to educate and empower the Autism community in Tampa Bay, Florida, for more than a decade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit has now made a shift to online programming,... - August 27, 2020 - Autism Shifts
NobelBiz’s Podcast Series Welcomes Roy Atkinson to Talk About His Lifelong Career of Delivering Support
First Contact podcast released the eighth episode with a very experienced and complex guest, Roy Atkinson, a contact center industry professional who dedicated his life to offering quality service and support. He is currently a Group Principal Analyst at HDI and a regular contributor for ICMI. In episode eight of the First Contact podcast, Roy joined Christian Montes for a long, nuanced, and information-filled discussion tailored to industry professionals. - August 27, 2020 - NobelBiz
Summer Camps Successfully Prevented and Mitigated COVID-19 Transmission, Says New CDC Study
Results Demonstrate Successful Operation of Overnight Summer Camps with Use of Layered, Evidence-Based Strategies - August 26, 2020 - American Camp Association
Manimas Contends States Can Block Elector Votes for Impeached Trump
Shows how any state can pass a law that forbids presidential electors to vote for Donald Trump because he has been impeached, based on Supreme Court decision in Chiafalo v. Washington, #19-465, July 6, 2020. The Supreme Court voted 9-0 that state legislatures have absolute control over who their presidential electors can vote for and cannot vote for. - August 26, 2020 - John Manimas Campaign
Be Strong International Hosts First School Supply Distribution for Needy Parents
Be Strong International (BSI), joined by the City of Palmetto Bay, distributed school supplies and food at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall to needy families on Friday, August 21, 2020. By the end of the event, all 250 bookbags filled with supplies were successfully given to families, along with over 200 food boxes. - August 26, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Association of Legal Administrators Hires First Female Executive Director
April Campbell, JD, will join the Association’s professional staff as ALA’s next Executive Director. - August 26, 2020 - Association of Legal Administrators
Roberta Voloshin Promoted to VP of Marketing and Communications at UMC
UMC, a Senior Organization in New Jersey is Delighted to Announce That Roberta Voloshin Has Been Promoted to the Post of VP of Marketing and Communications. - August 26, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Operation Food Search Collects 53,000 Pounds of Food
Nonprofit's 10th annual Shop Out Hunger Day efforts equate to more than 145,000 meals for the area. - August 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Lindi Jarvis, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Anti-Corruption Compliance: Trends and Developments in 2020 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lindi Jarvis, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting will speak at its webcast entitled, “Anti-Corruption Compliance: Trends and Developments in 2020 and Beyond.” This event is scheduled... - August 26, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Boone Center, Inc. Names New CEO
Troy Compardo will lead nonprofit in creating opportunities for adults with disabilities. - August 26, 2020 - Boone Center, Inc.
Church of Scientology Nashville Continues to Share Resources from the Stay Well Center
The Churches of Scientology Disaster Response are known for helping communities during times of emergency. - August 26, 2020 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Meals On Wheels for Kids Launches in Clearwater
Delivering meals and shelf stable food to children, and their families, while attending school from home through virtual or online learning. - August 26, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Volunteers Sow the Seeds for Children’s Gardening Classes at Clearwater Community Gardens
The Clearwater Community Garden will pilot it's upcoming Children's Gardening Course with PCFAPA, a Clearwater foster parents association. - August 26, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
LEORON Institute Plants First Flag in Egypt with Recent Franchise Location in Cairo
LEORON Institute is excited to announce its new franchise in Egypt in partnership with Bankers Learning Hub - BLH. Led by seasoned entrepreneurs, the franchise is expected to launch September 2020, catering to the Egyptian market under the name LEORON Egypt. Following a comprehensive assessment... - August 25, 2020 - LEORON Institute
Michael Jacobsen, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Jacobsen will speak at a webcast entitled: “Employment Class Actions: The 2020 Landscape Explored Live Webcast.” This webcast is scheduled on October 8, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm... - August 25, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
SCORE Charleston SC Announces the Recipients of the Summer 2020 INVEST in VETS™ Grant Program
The INVEST in VETS grant program is sponsored by SCORE Charleston SC with support from the SunTrust Foundation. The program’s objective is to provide local veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners mentoring assistance, business education and grant funding. We are announcing three winners of this program. - August 24, 2020 - SCORE Charleston SC
Troop 313 Adult Leader Accredited for Leadership Training Course
On August 9th, Sarah Smith-Harvey, adult volunteer for Troop 313, sponsored by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, completed her training to deliver the Wood Badge course for Scouting. The Wood Badge is leadership training for adult volunteers. “I attribute my success to my... - August 23, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
College Settlement Board Members Unanimously Voted in a New Academic Engagement Camp for Essential Employees in Hatboro-Horsham Community
Utilizing the open-air Day Camp Building (8 garage doors,12 windows and ceiling fans to allow fresh air to flow throughout the building), College Settlement will embark upon this new program beginning September 14th and ending November 20th in hopes of assisting families in need. “Our 5, 3 and 2 day sessions are available to provide support to essential workers. - August 22, 2020 - College Settlement of Philadelphia
New eLearning Consulting Firm Meets the Demanding Needs of Virtual Learning
Purposeful Training & eLearning Consulting LLC was established to meet the demanding needs of virtual learning. Educators and professors are not fully prepared to provide quality engaged learning in the online environment. - August 21, 2020 - Purposeful Training & eLearning Consulting LLC
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. With over 40 years experience and 35 years with... - August 20, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Joanne S. Calcagno Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joanne S. Calcagno of College Point, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of education and publishing. About Joanne S. Calcagno Joanne Calcagno is currently... - August 20, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
YMCA of Greater Long Beach Enhances Its Day Camp Program to Meet the Needs of Working Parents During Virtual/Online Schooling
YMCA of Greater Long Beach is offering Y Camp Academy, an American Camp Association accredited day camp program, that was created to support students and families with their distance learning and childcare needs this fall. This in-person program supports students with their distance learning work... - August 20, 2020 - YMCA of Greater Long Beach
Gary Gao, Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Anti-Corruption Compliance: Trends and Developments in 2020 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gary Gao, Partner and the Head of Compliance Department, Zhong Lun Law Firm will speak at its webcast entitled, “Anti-Corruption Compliance: Trends and Developments in 2020 and Beyond.”... - August 20, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Wellroot Family Services Announces Allison Ashe as New CEO
Wellroot Family Services Board of Directors unanimously approves Allison Ashe to lead Wellroot’s mission, maximize impact and implement a new strategic plan. - August 20, 2020 - Wellroot Family Services
Manimas Shouts Out "Make Voting Viral"
A brief explanation of how simply having 10% of the electorate, or one fourth of habitual non-voters -- about 23 million voters, register to vote as no-party voters would accomplish a "revolution by vote" that would stop the destructive two-party seesaw. John Manimas, presidential candidate stated: "They can vote however they wish, but just registering as a no-party voter would throw the red/blue seesaw into a spin." - August 19, 2020 - John Manimas Campaign
M. Carole Jordal, RNFA Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
M. Carole Jordal, RNFA of Tucson, Arizona has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About M. Carole Jordal, RNFA M. Carole Jordal retired after... - August 19, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Belinda J. Price Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Belinda J. Price of Eden Prairie, Minnesota has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Belinda J. Price Belinda Price is area manager for New... - August 19, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
PPE: COVID-Related Profits Contributed to Non-profits
The newly launched Battle COVID Movement (www.BattleCovid.org) is a unique social enterprise selling PPE and UVC sterilization and disinfection equipment and distributing 100% of net profits to charities supporting vulnerable populations. - August 19, 2020 - Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation
The Rowie Foundation, a Charitable Body, Empowering Women of Color Through Scholarships and Sisterhood
Rowie Foundation hopes to empower women of all ages through education, aid, and training. The foundation is currently focused on Women of Color. - August 19, 2020 - Tolerant Planet Ltd.