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MPAI Publishes 2 Draft Standards and 1 Document for Comments
At its 11th General Assembly, the international, unaffiliated Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) standards developing organisation has published 2 draft standards and 1 foundational document for comment. - August 28, 2021 - MPAI
The Gateway Family YMCA’s CEO Krystal R. Canady Announces Retirement
Krystal R. Canady, CEO Announced Retirement Plans for 2022 - August 28, 2021 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Project PEACE Donates 1,300 Backpacks with School Supplies
Over 1,300 backpacks with supplies were given to local students at Project PEACE’s Back-To-School Block Party. - August 27, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Larz Anderson Auto Museum Honored at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The Larz Anderson Auto Museum was invited to show a car at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it won the award for “Most Well-Preserved Pre-War Car.” - August 26, 2021 - Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Million Kids Urges Californians to Contact Their Assembly Person Regarding SB357
MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating about human trafficking and exploitation, is reporting that California Bill SB357, authored by Senator Weiner and legalizing street prostitution, has passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly Appropriation Committee Suspense file. - August 24, 2021 - Million Kids
Scientology Network's International Overdose Awareness Day Marathon Aims for Prevention Through Education
On August 31st, Scientology Network will mark International Overdose Awareness Day with a full day of relevant programming. The marathon is dedicated to raising awareness on the true dangers of drugs to reverse the rising tide of drug overdoses. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... - August 24, 2021 - Scientology Media Productions
Worldwide Discipleship Association Presents Free Life Coaching Zoom Webinar
Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) will present a Life Coaching Webinar on October 6, at 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET and at 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET on Zoom. Certified John Maxwell speaker, trainer, and coach Sean Hall will lead the webinar. WDA reports that the webinar will include one hour of training, a... - August 23, 2021 - Worldwide Discipleship Association
The Filipino Cultural Immersion Summer Camp That Aims to Inspire Children to Go Beyond Adobo and Lumpia
The 8th Annual Filipino Cultural Immersion Summer Camp spearheaded by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) concluded August 6, providing one week of fun learning for the participants. The children had lessons in how to speak Tagalog, Philippine history,... - August 21, 2021 - University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco
Worldwide Discipleship Association and Restoring Your Heart Host Free Facebook Live Talk on Forgiveness
Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) and Restoring Your Heart (RYH) plan to host a free talk on “How To Release True Forgiveness” on August 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Facebook Live. The Director of Restoring Your Heart Indonesia, Ellen Patricia, will host the event. WDA reports that the... - August 21, 2021 - Worldwide Discipleship Association
Worldwide Discipleship Association Announces Fall Cohort Groups Are Opening on Its Leadership Institute Platform
WDA Leadership Institute is now accepting registration for nine new cohort groups, starting with groups opening this September. - August 21, 2021 - Worldwide Discipleship Association
Meet Matt Kloeber, President and CEO of R2S
Creating Priceless Relationships - August 20, 2021 - Donate 2 Impact
Jin Violin Ministry Proudly Presents ENSEMBLE KALOS Bach Deep Pink Afternoon "Blessed Assurance" Program
Fairfax, Virginia, August 28, 3PM - Lede: The performers in the “Blessed Assurance” Program are an assembly of the greatest orchestra talent in the Washington, D.C. area. The ENSEMBLE KALOS will present this beautiful music message at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031, at 3pm. Reservations can be made online at the direct link to the Jin Vilolin Ministry page that will connect one the to the specific event reservation page. - August 20, 2021 - Living Water Medical Ministries
Dawat E Islami Jamia Tul Madinah Admissions Are Open for Islamic Scholar Course - Free of Cost
Admissions are open for Jamia-tul-Madinah's September 2021 Session. Completely free of cost course. Six years extensive Islamic Scholar Course. Taught by learned English speaking teacher. - August 20, 2021 - Dawat E Islami UK
Announcing JapanFest 2021- Celebrating the 35th Anniversary
JapanFest, now celebrating 35 years, is one of the largest Japanese festivals in the country that promotes friendship and cultural exchange between the people of Japan and the U.S. JapanFest will feature taiko drum concerts and traditional Japanese dance performances, martial arts demonstrations,... - August 20, 2021 - JapanFest Inc.
Afromaha and WorldRemit Present Afro Fest Omaha
Afromaha and WorldRemit proudly present the third annual Afro Fest Omaha on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 2pm-10pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This family-friendly event celebrates Omaha’s diversity, and is the area’s largest showcase of African and Afro culture, featuring... - August 18, 2021 - Afromaha
Adoptions From The Heart Opens Fall Education Series to All
Adoptions From The Heart launches online Fall Ed Series to offer the opportunity for adoption education nationwide. - August 18, 2021 - Adoptions From The Heart
Church of Scientology Nashville to Acknowledge Volunteers on World Humanitarian Day
The World Humanitarian Day open house at the Nashville Church of Scientology will acknowledge volunteers and inspire others to take action, exemplifying the spirit of the day. - August 14, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Lunkerville Launches "Get Folks Fishing" Foundation
Charitable Organization Advocating for Mental Health & Social Wellness Benefits of Recreational Fishing on Individuals and Communities - August 14, 2021 - Get Folks Fishing Foundation
Registration Now Open for "Spooktacular" Golf Tournament Hosted by Tampa Crossroads
August is National Golf Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than hitting the links in support of a good cause. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, is excited to announce that registration for its Spooktacular Golf Tournament is now open... - August 13, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Girl Scout Troops at Spark!Lab Scouts Build Birdhouses and Explore Museum
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) enjoys partnerships with a variety of organizations and city departments. KIB’s most recent collaboration was with the City of Irving’s Archives and Museum and Irving Girl Scout Troops 1810 and 6458. Eight scouts and four adult family members gathered at the... - August 13, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of PAWS NY
Grant of $1,000 will help save and improve pet lives in New York City. - August 13, 2021 - PAWS NY
Heart-to-Heart with Birth Parents Fundraising Event
Adoptions From The Heart is hosting its second virtual Heart-To-Heart with Birth Parents event. This event will give voices to birth mothers while raising money towards to Expecting and Birth Parent Fund. - August 13, 2021 - Adoptions From The Heart
Sozo Children to Host “Evening of Dreams” Annual Fundraising Gala at the Club
Sozo is a Greek word meaning "to save or rescue." Sozo Children's mission is to empower vulnerable children to become thriving leaders for Jesus Christ. - August 13, 2021 - Sozo Children
$20,000 Donation from TELUS Greater Toronto Area Community Board Enables Acorn2Oak Youth & Community Services to Support Local At-Risk Youth
The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation has donated $20,000 towards Acorn2Oak’s effort in supporting the mental health and wellness of over 245 youth and their families. With the on-set of COVID-19, Acorn2Oak has witnessed the dire need for additional support among youth and their families... - August 12, 2021 - Acorn2Oak
Press Conference: Teenager Designs & Builds "Homes2Go" Carts for the Homeless. Cart Distribution on 8/12/21.
In collaboration with the Yes We Can! Worship Center, teen Jordan Szigeti-Larenne will hand out the first "Homes2Go" carts to the homeless in front of the Union Rescue Mission. Media is invited to inspect the carts and to take them for a trial run. - August 11, 2021 - Yes We Can! Helping House & Feed the Unhoused Citizens of Los Angeles
Skid Row Cooling Resources Provides Relief to Heat Crisis on Skid Row
The Skid Row Cooling Resources Coalition announces operation of 4 outdoor cooling centers in Skid Row to protect vulnerable residents, many of whom are unhoused and living in spaces with inadequate air conditioning, from the brutal impacts of historic heat. Heat is felt exponentially in urban areas... - August 11, 2021 - Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
Project P.E.A.C.E. Gives School Supplies to the Students of Goulds Community
Be Strong International’s Project P.E.A.C.E. will be distributing over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in Goulds during their Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Demps Park. Last year, Be Strong’s back-to-school book... - August 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Dream Team Directors Never Lost Inspirational Focus Throughout the Pandemic
“Create your own future.” It’s a time-tested axiom Dream Team Directors Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir have obviously taken to heart. Where others see only impossible obstacles, the award-winning filmmakers, featured recently in an episode of Scientology Network’s Meet a... - August 10, 2021 - Scientology Media Productions
Million Kids Predicts Prostitution Will be California's Silent Tsunami
There is a bill making its way through California legislation that will legalize street prostitution in California and allow those previously convicted of prostitution, or related offenses, to have their sentences overturned or dismissed as reported by MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization... - August 09, 2021 - Million Kids
Drug-Free Tennessee Enjoys Community Partnerships at National Night Out Against Crime
Helping rid Nashville neighborhoods of drugs and crime, Drug-Free Tennessee distributes Truth About Drugs booklets at neighborhood events on National Night Out Against Crime. - August 07, 2021 - Drug Free South
The Way to Happiness Sees Smiles Abounding During Friendship Day
The Church of Scientology Nashville and The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee held the annual Friendship Day Celebration for 2021. - August 07, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
SouthEast Innovation Institute Aligned for Success to Assist Tech Companies
The SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 research institute, is uniquely aligned through their partnerships and personnel to help companies identify and acquire government funding. The organization is rapidly growing across the Southeast U.S. to expand technology commercialization for small businesses and align military innovative needs with private commercial interests. - August 06, 2021 - SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII)
Keep Irving Beautiful Present Annual Awards Local Community Members Honored at Ceremony
The annual Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Awards ceremony was held on August 2 in the First Baptist Church of Irving Fellowship Hall. Guests were treated to the beautiful sound of harp music as they entered the room, provided by the talented Becky Scherschell. Volunteers Elouise McMillian,... - August 06, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Makefield Women’s Association Launches Sneaker Collection Fundraiser
Makefield Women's Association (MWA) is holding a sneaker collection fundraiser through the beginning of September. MWA will earn funds based on the total quantity of gently worn, used, and new sneakers collected. GotSneakers.com, a social enterprise, will issue funds in compensation for the... - August 06, 2021 - Makefield Women's Association
Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Returns for 10th Annual Celebration of Indie Film
Winter Film Awards showcases films from emerging filmmakers from around the world in all genres, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and under-represented filmmakers. The Festival runs September 23-October 2 in New York City. The lineup includes 91 films from 28 countries, 7 free education sessions and amazing parties. - August 06, 2021 - Winter Film Festival
Parker Symphony Performing a Free Concert
The Parker Symphony Orchestra will be performing a free community concert titled, "Remembrance and Hope" on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the PACE Center in Parker, Colorado. - August 06, 2021 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Horizons National Receives $25,000 Grant from Newman’s Own Foundation
Horizons National has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. The award to Horizons National was made by Newman’s Own Foundation as part of its commitment to the empowerment of... - August 05, 2021 - Horizons National
4Curls, LLC Launches Growth Academy
How a Mother and Daughter are Cleaning Up Black Hair Care. - August 03, 2021 - 4Curls, LLC
Basketball Industry Veteran Alton Byrd Joins The Book Fairies’ Board of Directors
Former Pro Player and Team Executive of WNBA Team Atlanta Dream, Byrd Brings Unique Strategic Guidance to Growing Literacy Non-Profit, The Book Fairies - August 02, 2021 - The Book Fairies
Worldwide Discipleship Association Launches Leadership Institute
Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) to host a virtual launch party for its new Leadership Institute learning platform on August 13 at 9:45 a.m. ET on Facebook Live. - July 31, 2021 - Worldwide Discipleship Association
The Way to Happiness Invites Community to Youth-Led Friendship Day
The Church of Scientology Nashville and The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee are planning the annual Friendship Day Celebration for 2021. - July 31, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
Church of Scientology Nashville Shares Tools for Community Safety
The Church of Scientology Nashville is inspiring other churches across the city with effective measures to help return to in-person services safely. - July 31, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
"Gitenstein Nomination for Ambassador to the European Union is Good News for US and Europe," Says Alianta Chair Jim Rosapepe
Alianta, the DC-based organization dedicated to strengthening Romanian-American cultural, economic and security ties, praised President Joe Biden’s nomination of its co-founder, Mark Gitenstein, as US Ambassador to the European Union. Alianta is a national organization of Americans, US... - July 30, 2021 - Alianta
Aging Better Expo 2021
Elderwerks is offering a 5-day interactive and virtual experience where attendees will learn in a fun, engaging live-streamed expo that includes expert education and tips on aging topics. - July 29, 2021 - Elderwerks
VaroTeam, a Leader in Bookkeeping Services, Announces That It Created an Offering Dedicated to Nonprofit Organizations and Social Impact Ventures
VaroTeam, one of the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, has added a service line to serve nonprofit organizations and social impact ventures. With three levels of service offered in this new business model, VaroTeam’s clients will receive higher quality data at a lower cost and assist nonprofits in managing tight budgets and compliance with significant governance requirements. - July 29, 2021 - VaroTeam
Worldwide Discipleship Association to Publish First Spanish Workbook for Restoring Your Heart Ministry
Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) announced today that it will publish the Spanish edition of its Restoring Your Heart (RYH) workbook, "Procesando El Dolor (Processing Pain)," this summer on Kindle. The workbook is part of WDA’s new “RYH en Español”... - July 29, 2021 - Worldwide Discipleship Association
Oratorical World Championships 2021 Winners - Optimist International
On behalf of Optimist International, the Optimist International Foundation, and the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation, the Oratorical Committee were pleased to honor all scholarships for the Regionals and World Championship by fully funding thousands of students at all levels of Oratorical winners, totaling over $200,000 in scholarship dollars awarded for the year of 2021. - July 28, 2021 - Optimist International
Miss Bikini United States Crowned at Miami Swimweek
The annual Miss Bikini United States pageant kicked off Miami Swim Week on July 7 with SwimSET, a swimwear and resort show featuring 10 up and coming swimwear designers from the U.S., Brazil and Colombia. This year the Miss Bikini SwimSET FashionShow featured an 80’s theme. The 45 pageant... - July 27, 2021 - Miss Bikini US
Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) Program Expands to Support Families in Florida
The Jockey Being Family Foundation (JBF) and Selfless Love Foundation (SLF) have come together to support the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s (C.A.S.E™) efforts to bring its nationally recognized Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) program to Florida. The TAC... - July 26, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Dwell Orphan Care Receives Grant Funding
Organizational growth and development is planned for a nonprofit serving foster and adoptive families in central PA as result of and award from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. - July 24, 2021 - Dwell Orphan Care