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Be Strong International to Host Holiday Toy Drive for Needy Children
Be Strong International will host a Holiday Toy Drive on Friday, December 11 in Florida City, FL where over 200 underserved children between the ages of 3-13 will receive age-appropriate unwrapped toys just in time for the holiday season. The drive will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Point Crossing Apartments. - December 04, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Dr. Richard Konteh on Modern Day Slavery, Child Protection and Children’s Rights in Sierra Leone
Slavery has evolved and manifested itself in different ways throughout history. Today some traditional forms of slavery still persist in their earlier forms, while others have been transformed into new ones. - December 04, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
After Year of Global Crisis, Millions Respond with Massive Swell of Generosity and Shared Humanity on GivingTuesday 2020
The GivingTuesday Data Commons reports total giving increased from $1.97 billion to $2.47 billion in the United States alone, representing a 25% increase compared to GivingTuesday 2019. Further, GivingTuesday estimates that 34.8 million people participated in GivingTuesday 2020, a 29% increase over 2019. - December 03, 2020 - GivingTuesday
Carson-Based Community Organization Awarded $15,000 Bank of America Grant on #GivingTuesday to Continue Critical Needs Services During Prolonged Pandemic
Award winning “Love My Neighbor” program pivoted from arts workshops for at-risk youth to food aid and art kits for homebound families. - December 03, 2020 - Artward Initiative
Shorecrest Alumnus Jackson Willis ‘15 Wins Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England—ranked the #1 university in the world in some global rankings—and may allow funding in some instances for four years. - December 03, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Dr. Richard Konteh Calls on Leaders to Step Up Efforts to Achieve a Healthier Society, Global Solidarity and Shared Responsibility
Dr. Richard Konteh in commemorating World AIDS Day, echoes António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General saying, “Health is a human right. Health must be a top investment priority to achieve universal health coverage. On this World AIDS Day let us recognize that, to overcome COVID-19 and end AIDS, the world must stand in solidarity and share responsibility." - December 02, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
2020 Winter Holiday Soiree Takes Festive Fashion Online for a Cause
Wondering what to wear this holiday season? Dress for Success Tampa Bay and Dillard's are taking the “2020 Winter Holiday Soiree” online on Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 6 PM to 7 PM ET to showcase all that is merry, bright, and fashionable for the holidays. You can join the fun,... - December 02, 2020 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
GivingTuesday Set for Worldwide Celebration of Generosity on December 1
GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, is rallying a wave of giving and unity in the annual celebration of generosity happening on December 1. In this continued period of unprecedented need, GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to show kindness and... - November 30, 2020 - GivingTuesday
New "Be Strong Lifestyle Journal" Moves You to Wholeness
Just in time for the most self-reflective time of the year, Be Strong International (BSI) has created its first-ever journal as a personal development resource. - November 28, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
To Support Remote Learning, The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Virtual Learning Spaces
Virtual Learning Spaces Provides Safe Space for Remote Learning and Support. - November 28, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Release Numbers of People Helped in Middle Tennessee During COVID-19
The Churches of Scientology Disaster Response is always active in times of disaster. This has not changed with the unseen enemy of COVID-19. - November 28, 2020 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Leaders in Florida Will Receive Awards for a Year's Worth of Human Rights Advocacy and Education
United for Human Rights Florida chapter will be celebrating International Human Rights Day on the 5th of December at 6:30pm as a virtual event streaming live on their Facebook page @UnitedforHumanRightsFlorida. Educators and human rights leaders across Florida will be awarded as Human Rights Heroes... - November 28, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Feed a Billion and Atlanta Partners Provide Thanksgiving Meals for 1,000 Families
Feeding With A Purpose: Providing nutritious meals for girls in need around the world has been the primary focus of Feed A Billion, but this Thanksgiving with help from Fulton County organizations and individuals, the nonprofit was able to feed 1,000 families. - November 27, 2020 - Feed A Billion
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today, and it remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it. - November 26, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
Be Strong International Feeds 500 Families in First Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Be Strong International distributed 500 boxes filled with canned goods and food items, gift cards to purchase fresh turkey or ham, and other items for needy families suffering from food shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic during their first-ever Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution event. The event took place on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon at Palmetto Bay Village Hall. - November 24, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Pioneer of Tourette Syndrome Awareness and Advocacy Set to Retire
Faith W. Rice, founder and executive director of NJCTS has announced her retirement. - November 24, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Virtual WISE Adult Services Fulfills a New Support Role During Global Pandemic
The Gateway Family YMCA’s WISE Adult Day Services Provides Virtual Support for Adults and Caregivers During Global Pandemic - November 24, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Keep Irving Beautiful Takes America Recycles Day to Social Media - Volunteers Display Innovative Creations
America Recycles Day (ARD), celebrated annually on Nov. 15, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the United States. It is a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program, and as the local KAB affiliate, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is one of hundreds of similar organizations... - November 22, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Church of Scientology Nashville Looks Forward to the Holidays
Scientologists believe in spreading the warmth and joy of the holiday season to the community and beyond. - November 21, 2020 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands to Safety Harbor and Lutz
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, will expand Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) into Safety Harbor (zip code 33759, 34695, 33761) and Lutz (zip code 33548, 33549) in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The program will... - November 21, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Partner with The Pax Center to Keep LaPorte County Well-Fed and Well-Loved on #GivingTuesday
The Pax Center is engaging food insecurity and improving our community's health with access to healthy and nutritious foods, education, and advocacy through a network of food pantries, community meals, and community gardens. The Pax Center invites LaPorte County to help keep LaPorte County well-fed and well-loved by donating on #GivingTuesday. - November 21, 2020 - The Pax Center
Hoboken Hospitality Alliance Presents Fetchstr.com & Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to Help Hoboken Restaurants Survive
HoHA Provides New Business and Relief Services to Support the New Jersey Restaurant Community During Second Wave of COVID Pandemic - November 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
Young Artist Academy™ 41st Awards Announcements: 4 New Special Merit Recipients; 22 New Awards Presenters
Trevor Noah, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Cuban, Brooke Shields, Mario Lopez, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, Robert Herjavec, and more. - November 19, 2020 - Young Artist Academy
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Pasta for Packs Raises More Than $21,000
Proceeds to benefit Operation Food Search's backpack program. - November 19, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Acosta Cares Volunteers Plant Trees with KIB, Parks Department Group Adds 25 Trees to West Library Grounds
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) planned for 2020 to be the “Year of the Tree” in Irving. With the help of numerous corporate sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and the Parks Arbor Team, KIB made its goal a reality. The latest tree planting event took ran Nov. 10 at West Irving Library. The... - November 19, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Stay Well Campaign Stays Strong with 3 MarCom Wins
Scientology Media Productions is proud to announce three wins for its Stay Well Campaign at this year’s MarCom Awards, one of the most respected creative competitions in the world. MarCom is the leader in recognizing excellence in the distillation of ideas, messages and media by marketing and... - November 16, 2020 - Scientology Media Productions
Nation United Foundation Launches “The Incident Report” to Help Increase Awareness and Address Acts of Hatred, Racism & Discrimination in Lacrosse
Nation United Foundation, nonprofit affiliate of Nation United Lacrosse, launches “The Incident Report” for the purpose of increasing awareness and addressing acts of racism in lacrosse. The organization began beta testing the portal on August 3, 2020. The Incident Report is a virtual... - November 14, 2020 - Nation United Foundation
Operation Food Search's Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $77,000
27th annual "Swing to Heal Hunger" fundraiser benefits nonprofit's programs. - November 14, 2020 - Operation Food Search
The Grotta Fund for Senior Care of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ Awards Grant Funding to The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant Funding in Support of Virtual WISE Center Adult Program - November 14, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Be Strong International Awarded Funds to Expand Programs for Needy Children
Be Strong International (BSI) was awarded $10,000 from the Community Recovery Fund at The Miami Foundation to benefit youth residing in South Dade. With these funds, BSI plans to expand services and programs through organizational capacity and reach, and funds will directly benefit needy and low-income children. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Be Strong Int’l Expands Program Offerings for Restoring Broken Marriages and Community Relationships
Be Strong International (BSI) has two innovative new programs to re-engage broken relationships in marriage and also in the community caused by social justice concerns. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
The Florida Literacy Coalition and Wells Fargo Support Adult Education Financial Literacy Programs
Eight programs across Florida will integrate math instruction and financial education into their literacy curriculum, thanks to grants from Wells Fargo and the Financial Literacy Coalition, to benefit adult education, English as a Second Language (ESOL) and family literacy students. These mini-grants of up to $5,000, awarded by Wells Fargo and the Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC), will promote a contextualized approach to learning and empower adult learners through financial literacy. - November 13, 2020 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Local Animal Rescues Team Up for Pet Food Drive This Friday
Pet food drive will benefit Operation Pet Solutions, keeping pets in loving homes. - November 12, 2020 - Renegade Paws Rescue
Memorial Assistance Ministries Launches Program to Help Families Facing the Loss of a Loved One Due to COVID-19
To provide financial assistance to families facing the loss of an immediate family member due to COVID-19, Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) has launched the Lost Loved One program, with a grant from the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, led by United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater... - November 12, 2020 - Memorial Assistance Ministries
CT-Based Mattress Concierge Donates Much-Needed Mattresses to Furniture Sharehouse of Westchester County
Mattress Concierge donates much needed mattresses and bunkee boards to Furniture Sharehouse, a furniture bank serving Westchester County, NY. - November 11, 2020 - Furniture Sharehouse
WIN Warehouse Distributes $70,000 in Toys to Bridgeton Toys for Tots
WIN Warehouse has recently distributed $70,000 worth of toys to Bridgeton Toys for Tots as part of their initiative to distribute more than $1 million worth of toys to children. So far, WIN has distributed $250,000 worth of toys to its nonprofit partners through Operation Toy Deploy: Million Dollar... - November 11, 2020 - WIN Warehouse
JB Dondolo, Inc. Hosts Voices for Water Awards November 14, 2020
JB Dondolo, a 501(3)c organization will honor extraordinary water changemakers who advance JB Dondolo’s mission to provide access to clean water at their first annual Voices for Water Awards. The event will be livestreamed November 14, 2020 at 3pm ET on e360tv. Also celebrated will be... - November 10, 2020 - JB Dondolo
Randolph Partners with Non-Profit Angel Flight NE
Give a Pair, Change a Life Holiday Campaign Helps Fund a Flight. - November 09, 2020 - Angel Flight NE
Young Men’s Service League Teams with Keep Irving Beautiful Irving Hawks Chapter; Completes Service Projects
The Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) is a national organization whose members are mothers and their high school-age sons. The group’s mission is to assist, serve and support those who are in need in the community, develop leadership skills and promote mother-son relationships. Locally,... - November 07, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Adoptions From The Heart’s Paper Heart Project Goes Virtual in November 2020
The nonprofit’s annual National Adoption Month fundraiser moves to an online fundraising platform. - November 06, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Racing for Heroes Awarded Grant from Sports Car Club of America Foundation to Support Motorsports Therapy Program
Racing for Heroes is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Foundation to enhance the Motorsports Therapy Program to be more inclusive for veterans that are severely disabled. - November 06, 2020 - Racing for Heroes
West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club Speaks Up for Kids with Generous Computer Donation
Twenty new Dell computers were donated to bridge the technology gap for Palm Beach County child victims of abuse. - November 05, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
300 Volunteers Needed to Help Deliver "Holidays On Wheels," a Meals on Wheels for Kids Program, on November 17
Delivering Thanksgiving meals to transportation-disadvantaged or homebound families, in partnership with Metropolitan Ministries. - November 05, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
United for Human Rights’ Search is on for a Champion
United for Human Rights (UHR) Florida chapter is now registering nominees for the Champion for Freedom 2020 award. The award will go to a leader in human rights advocacy and education. To request a nomination form email the Executive Director of UHR Florida chapter, Cristian Vargas, at... - November 04, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Statement by Dr. Richard Konteh on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Remembering all members of the media killed or harmed and all others who so courageously stand up for the media’s right to report freely and independently. - November 04, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches Anti-Tobacco and Vaping Program at Seven HBCU Campuses with Support of the Robert Wood Johnson
The Two Organizations Collaborate with an Innovative New Program, Aimed at Empowering Black Women Leaders to Lead the Fight Against Tobacco and Vaping Use - November 03, 2020 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Liberian National Trivia Team to Compete at the Quiz Olympiad
November 2021 Event Features Teams from Across the Globe - November 02, 2020 - Toutant Intellectual Competition Fund
Be Strong International to Feed 500 Families for First Thanksgiving Food Distribution
With the help of sponsors and volunteers, Be Strong International will distribute food to 500 families on the Friday before Thanksgiving. - October 31, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
OpenGrowth.org Nominated as One of the Stakeholders in the Dynamic Coalition on "Internet & Jobs" Under the United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
OpenGrowth.org announces that it has been nominated as one of the stakeholders in the Dynamic Coalition on "Internet & Jobs," under the United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The UN IGF realises that there is a lack of sustainable and responsible automation and thus it... - October 30, 2020 - OpenGrowth