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NJCTS Launches a Comic Book Series About a Superhero with Tourette Syndrome
The graphic novel was illustrated and co-written by Mantua, NJ resident Sarah Baldwin. - July 08, 2019 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Woman in Pinehurst, Idaho
With her Diabetic Alert Dog, Kendrick, by her side, Brenda and her family are hopeful that she will gain the confidence to face the everyday challenges of living with diabetes. - July 07, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Tampa Crossroads' Athena House Looking for Homeless Female Veterans
Athena House is home for up to 16 women Veterans at a time. If you know a homeless female Veteran in the state of Florida, they can help. - July 07, 2019 - Tampa Crossroads, Inc.
Commack’s Katherine Kelly and Newfield’s Loui Chen Win Dellecave Award
Commack High School senior Katherine Kelly and Newfield High School senior Loui Chen were recently honored with the Butch Dellecave Award at a ceremony held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Newfield is in Selden and is one of two high schools in the Middle Country School District. Named in... - July 07, 2019 - Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program Starts a New Class After Completing a Successful Year
The Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program will start a new class on August 15. Manufacturing companies that are seeking to train machinists are encouraged to enroll their employees in the program before classes begin. The new class of apprentices will join those already working towards their State of Florida journeyworker certification. The program typically takes 4 years to complete and the apprentices will learn the trade from professional machinists. - July 05, 2019 - Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program
National Mill Dog Rescue Implores Pet Owners to Act with Care This Fourth of July
As residents begin planning their Fourth of July celebrations, National Mill Dog Rescue is putting out a plea asking that animals be kept in mind, as there is often an increase of lost pets following the Fourth of July. - July 04, 2019 - National Mill Dog Rescue
Safe House Project Partners with Hotel Industry on New Campaign to Fight Human Trafficking
Safe House Project's vision is to see communities across America unite to end domestic trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor. Safe House Project is proud to be partner with the American Hotel & Lodging Association to launch the No Room for Trafficking campaign, which builds on the hotel industry’s long-standing legacy and commitment to combat human trafficking. - July 02, 2019 - Safe House Project
Rotary Club Supports Cancun General Hospital with $500,000 USD of Medical Equipment
Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside to bring over 3 million dollars worth of medical equipment and supplies into southern Mexico over the next year. - July 01, 2019 - Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside
Salvatorian Named First Hispanic Rector and President at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology: Gómez Brings Cultural Sensitivity and International Experience
Fr. Raúl Gómez SDS has now been appointed the president-rector of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology (SHSST) in Franklin, WI. Gómez is not only the first Hispanic to serve as rector and president of SHSST but also the first native-born one of a major Roman Catholic seminary in the US. He will assume the duties of this position July 1. - July 01, 2019 - Society of the Divine Savior | Salvatorians
Church of Scientology Nashville Partners with Health Leaders to Demand Citywide Change on International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Church of Scientology Nashville in partnership with Drug-Free Tennessee held an event for International Day Against Drug Abuse to help the community keep young people away from drugs. - June 29, 2019 - Drug Free South
Drug-Free Tennessee Provides Tools to School Resource Officers
Drug-Free Tennessee recently participated in the national conference of school resource officers which coincided with International Day Against Drug Abuse. - June 29, 2019 - Drug Free South
The Gateway Family YMCA Encourages Parents to Focus on Water Safety
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety. - June 28, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Eagle Battalion Booster Club to Host Charity Golf Event in Support of the Army JROTC Program
Eagle Battalion Charity Golf Event on Oct 9, 2019. All proceeds to benefit the only Army JROTC program in Montgomery County, MD. Event includes many prize opportunities. - June 28, 2019 - Eagle Battalion Booster Club
KIB, Emma’s House, Irving Elks Lodge, All Things Made New Collaborate; Group Makes No-Sew Blankets
The atmosphere at All Things Made New (ATMN) was lively on June 14, when Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff, summer campers and staff of Emma’s House, and members of the Irving Elks Lodge 2334 visited. The groups enjoyed fellowship and a pizza party. They also participated making... - June 27, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The Gateway Family YMCA Recognized as 82nd DIG Innovation Network YMCA
YMCA Named Diversity, Inclusion and Global Innovation Network YMCA - June 25, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Chesapeake Based Non-Profit, SilverTree Seniors, Launches with Christmas in July - A Drive to Benefit Seniors in Need
A new non-profit, SilverTree Seniors, is set to launch their first initiative in Hampton Roads with a “Christmas in July” donation drive to benefit local Seniors in need. - June 25, 2019 - SilverTree Seniors
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Launches Gender Affirming Care Services
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic (PPHP) recently added gender affirming care to its scope of health care services; this includes gender affirming hormone therapy, self-injection trainings, and sensitive sexual and reproductive health care. These services follow the informed consent model, which... - June 23, 2019 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in Mississippi
Katy was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years old. Her family is hopeful that a service dog will provide assistance to calm Katy during times of anxiety and be a constant friend. The dog is named after fallen officer Senior Deputy Jessica Laura Hollis. - June 22, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The Gateway Family YMCA’s CEO, Krystal R. Canady, Receives Good Scout Award
YMCA Chief Executive Officer Honored at Awards Dinner - June 22, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Makes Strong Families
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated in the Edgehill Strong Families event. - June 22, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
Celebrating Our Immigrant Youth, Community, & Soccer
Celebrating Immigrant Youth & The Power of Community Community Supports Unaccompanied Minors on and Off the Field What: Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin, one of the Bay Area’s largest human services agencies, hosts their Fourth Annual Futbol con Corazón... - June 21, 2019 - Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, & Marin
Thunderbirds Charities Awards $25,000 Grant to Kids Need to Read
Kids Need to Read is the honored recipient of a $25,000 grant award from Thunderbirds Charities. The funds will be used to provide books and other reading resources to disadvantaged children via The Page Coach. - June 21, 2019 - Kids Need to Read
The Cassata Foundation Awards $5000 in Scholarship Grants to High School Seniors
The Cassata Foundation recently presented their Scholarship Grants to several High School Students from the Half Hollow School District Hills West Awards Ceremony. The grants were presented by Rosario Cassata, President and Trustee of the Cassata Foundation, to three High School Seniors. The... - June 20, 2019 - The Cassata Foundation
myLifeSite Launches Web-based Financial Tool for Life Plan Communities
myLifeSite, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company that develops online planning tools and resources to help seniors make informed choices about retirement living, has unveiled a new resource that will make it easier for life plan community prospects to examine the affordability of a... - June 20, 2019 - My LifeSite
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay Hosts Open House for New Affordable Homes in Sulphur Springs
Homeownership contributes to a strong and healthy community, and Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB) is working to create new home options for lower- to moderate-income homebuyers in Tampa. On Saturday, June 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM, RTTB is hosting an Open House for the Sulphur Springs... - June 20, 2019 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Growing Nashville: Church of Scientology Celebrates World Environment Day
The Church of Scientology, in partnership with the Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, observed World Environment Day with an event called Growing Nashville. - June 20, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
Operation Food Search Names School Superintendent to Its Board
Saint Louis Public Schools' Superintendent Dr. Kelvin R. Adams joins agency's board. - June 20, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partners with Keep Irving Beautiful Group; Conducts Cleanup at City of Irving’s Running Bear Park June 8
Members of Irving’s Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints collected 1,300 pounds of trash and recyclables at the City of Irving’s Running Bear Park on June 8. The group of 18 adults and 11 youth completed 87 service hours during the cleanup. The group’s... - June 19, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
United for Human Rights Honors Outstanding Educators Across Florida at their Champions for Freedom Awards Banquet
As part of its commitment to recognize and acknowledge one of the most important factors in advancing student achievement, the teacher, United for Human Rights will host its annual Champions for Freedom Awards Banquet on Saturday, June 22, 2019, where they will be presenting the award for Top... - June 19, 2019 - United for Human Rights Florida
Free Wheelchair Mission’s 16th Annual Miracle of Mobility Gala Planned for July 25th
Keynote Speaker is Accomplished On-Air Personality Victoria Arlen - June 19, 2019 - Free Wheelchair Mission
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces The Dudley House Veterans Transitional Housing Program
YMCA Partners with the City to Offer Veterans Housing Program in Plainfield - June 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Sponsors Learn to Ride a Bike
YMCA Provides Bicycle Education Program - June 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Orang Asli Youths Benefit from KidZania Visit Through Deutsche Bank's Born to Be Youth Programme in Partnership with Global Peace
Orang Asli youths from Janda Baik experience their dream jobs on day trip to KidZania. - June 18, 2019 - Global Peace Foundation Malaysia
Summer Fitness Has Gone to the Dogs and Cats at Animal Friends of the Valleys
Summer fitness has gone to the dogs...and...cats at Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV). The animal shelter will host fitness enthusiasts and animal lovers alike at their “Ohm Sweet Ohm” Summer Fitness Series this June through August. Participants have a choice of three different... - June 14, 2019 - Animal Friends of the Valleys
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Celebrates Tourette Awareness in Trenton
Members of the General Assembly helped NJCTS recognize Youth Scholarship winners, Youth Advocates of the Year and top fundraisers in a ceremony at the War Memorial. - June 14, 2019 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Wimbledon Woman Wins Second Award for Her Volunteer Work with Charities & Community Groups in the South-East
Karin Flower, from Wimbledon, recently received the Care Campaign for The Vulnerable Award for her support of the campaign's movement to make safety monitoring mandatory in Care Homes in the UK. It was presented by CCFTV founder Jayne Connery. - June 13, 2019 - Celeb FC
Operation Food Search Receives $25,000 from FRAC
Non-profit agency to use grant to promote school breakfast participation in Missouri. - June 12, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Host Financial Literacy Conference in Atlanta
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) announces it will host the 2nd Annual Financial Literacy and Small Business Awards Conference this month in Atlanta, Georgia. - June 11, 2019 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Kate Yelkovan Chosen to Represent Danville at Miss California Teen USA Competition
Kate Yelkovan has been selected to represent the East Bay at the Miss California Teen USA® Competition as Miss Danville Teen USA. Her selection was based on her academic standing, involvement in her community, her passion for the pursuit of excellence and her interest in empowering other young... - June 11, 2019 - Miss California Teen USA
WOMB, Inc. Celebrates Thirty Years of Empowering Women and Their Families at the Agape Fest Holy Convocation in Princeton, NJ
Bishop Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas will be honored at the Bishop's Banquet by Women Organizing, Mobilizing and Building, Inc. and Agape Tabernacle International Fellowship for her visionary leadership in the Church, Community and Academy. Ticket proceeds aid the Queen Mothers' School building project in Ejisu (Ghana, West Africa) which is spearheaded by the reigning Queen Mother of Ejisu, Nana Yaa Asantewaa, II. - June 09, 2019 - Women Organizing, Mobilizing & Building, Inc.
Trek Across Country Raises Awareness of Childhood Cancer
Thomas Curran Walks to Raise $20,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation - June 09, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Shorecrest Shines at Broadway Star of the Future Awards
The Shorecrest Upper School Performing Arts production of "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella" was named Outstanding Musical at the 2019 Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase on June 2. Its cast and directors took home numerous additional honors, including a Best Actress win for... - June 09, 2019 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Midlands Opportunity Job Fair Looks to Change Lives
Prosper Strong Foundation, Ynotu2, Saving our Sons and WFMV present Midlands Opportunity Job Fair, providing employment opportunity for those who are unemployed and under employed. Whether that barrier is no work experience, lack of transportation, criminal background or a disability, all members... - June 07, 2019 - Ynotu2 Inc.
BWHI Joins Congressman Jimmy Gomez and Senator Patty Murray to Introduce the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019
Today, The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) joined Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to introduce the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019. The legislation would expand access to preventive, lifesaving women’s health screenings... - June 07, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Pronouncement in El Salvador Deems Forests to be Living Entities
Yesterday, on World Environment Day, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved a pronouncement deeming that “forests are living entities.” The pronouncement also states that each person must commit to caring for, preserving, and respecting forests and to promoting concrete... - June 07, 2019 - Earth Law Center
CANstruction to Benefit Operation Food Search
Nine St. Louis teams to build structures at Saint Louis Science Center using only canned goods. - June 07, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Select Student Leaders Attending 79th ADA Scientific Sessions with the College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network has chosen six students for their NextGen Leadership Program to attend the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions Conference to represent the College Diabetes Network this summer. The Scientific Sessions are the world's largest, most prominent meeting... - June 04, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
The Way to Happiness Association Helps Reform Inmates
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee has long helped people by spreading calm through The Way to Happiness booklet. - June 02, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
Project Boon and Bloomington Community Health Center Join Forces for July’s Backpack Giveaway & Resource Fair in Bloomington, CA
Free Event Will Provide Health Screenings, Back-to-School Backpacks, and a Warm Meal to Local Families in Need. - June 01, 2019 - Project Boon
Drug-Free Tennessee to Host Educational Workshop to Keep Our Youth Off Drugs
Drug-Free Tennessee is preparing for International Day Against Drug Abuse with educational events to help the community keep young people away from drugs. - June 01, 2019 - Drug Free South