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Rishi Kumar Asks for Governor Newsom’s Intervention with Water Rates
Democratic Candidate for United States Congress from California’s District 18, Rishi Kumar,* has contacted California Governor Newsom’s office requesting a meeting to discuss the recent San Jose Water Company’s (SJWC) 21.47% increase in the cost of service charge as part of their... - February 27, 2021 - Rishi Kumar for Congress 2020
Africa House Launches Hydroponics Program in Namibia
Africa House has recently launched the Africa House Hydroponics program in Namibia to help the country tackle its water crises and to help stabilize the food supply chain in the country. It is interesting to recall that Namibia suffers from a constant water shortage due to the arid climate of the... - February 26, 2021 - Africa House
ICHRRF Urges New Zealand Government to Change Discriminatory Rules Against Indigenous Maori Culture
The International Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom encourages New Zealand to broaden cultural norms in public institutions. - February 26, 2021 - ICHRRF
WCA is Proud to Present “Exemption Certificates” Webinar
How to Navigate Complex Wisconsin Contractor Sales & Use Tax Laws; A Series Of 5, One-Hour On-Line Webinar Based Classes; 5 Tuesday Afternoons in March 2021 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm; Attend Individually or All 5 (Highly Recommended) - February 24, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
Michelle Jewsbury of Unsilenced Voices Speaking at the Global Elevation Success Summit February 25
Michelle Jewsbury, a valuable resource in the speaking industry and author of "But I Love Him," is headed to the virtual Global Elevation Summit on February 25; a must attend free virtual event. At the summit you’ll get a full day of amazing education, tips, and strategies that... - February 24, 2021 - Unsilenced Voices
Tribute Special Honoring Jazz Legend Chick Corea to Stream on Scientology Network
Celebrating the life and incomparable musical genius of Chick Corea, Scientology Network presents a 3-hour tribute special, including two full-length documentaries, chronicling his legacy with highlights of his storied career and a never-before-seen performance. The Chick Corea Tribute Special is... - February 24, 2021 - Scientology Media Productions
Meals On Wheels for Kids Seeking National Expansion Partners in Eastern United States to Ensure Kids Can Access Free Meals During School Closures
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2021 Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) National Expansion Program. Approved applicants will receive financial aid and... - February 24, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Dr. Richard Konteh Calls on the Business Community in Sierra Leone to Enter Into a New Age of Corporate Social Justice
As the world continues to grapple with injustice and inequality and as bad politicking fans the flames of tribal rhetoric in Sierra Leone, Corporate Social Justice will offer a new paradigm that imagines a healthier and mutually beneficial relationship between companies and the communities they interact with. - February 21, 2021 - Richard Konteh 2023
President and CEO of The Common Application Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Jenny Rickard, president and chief executive officer of The Common Application, Inc., as the newest member of its national board of directors. - February 21, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Community Responds to Scientology.org’s Interactive Timeline of the Church’s Global Pandemic Response
The Church of Scientology Nashville received positive responses to the new Scientology.org/2021 interactive timeline showcasing pandemic response. - February 20, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Religion Communicators Council Shares Video from Virtual World Interfaith Harmony Week Gathering
The Church of Scientology Nashville in partnership with the Religion Communicators Council held a special virtual meeting in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week with a multi-religious group. - February 20, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Seven12 Management Adds the National Speakers Association (NSA) Foundation to Client Portfolio
SEVEN12 Management (SEVEN12), a full-service management company, announces the addition of the National Speakers Association Foundation to its client portfolio in January 2021. Founded in 1983 by Chairman Emeritus Nido Qubein, CSP, CPAE, and the National Speakers Association (NSA) Board of... - February 20, 2021 - SEVEN12 Management
WCA & ICE Present an Ice Breaker "Duty Drawback" Webinar
Duty Drawbacks are refunds of Customs duties, taxes and fees. The US Federal Government Duty Drawback program was created to help US businesses using imported components to be more competitive and profitable. However, each year more than $2B in import duty refunds go unclaimed. Many companies are... - February 19, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
WEarth - The First Climate Positive Wooden Watch
WEarth Recently Launches Its First Climate Positive Wooden Watch as It Aims to Increase Awareness About Responsible Consumption - February 19, 2021 - WEarth
Riem Badr, MD, FCAP Named Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, has named board-certified hematopathologist Riem Badr, MD, FCAP, the chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/16/riem-badr-md-fcap-named-chief-pathology/ Dr. - February 16, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Florida Justice Center Names Alex Saiz First Director of Legal Services
Florida Justice Center, the first and only legal aid organization in Florida to offer criminal legal services, announced today the hiring of Miami-based attorney Alex Saiz as its first Director of Legal Services. Alex Saiz is a trial attorney with more than eight years of experience in criminal... - February 14, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Irving Girl Scout Troops 6458, 1810, Join Keep Irving Beautiful Conduct Group Cleanup at Rock Island Trail
Members of Irving Girl Scout Troops 6458 and 1810 started their weekend early by participating in a cleanup project with Keep Irving Beautiful Feb. 5. The scouts and two adult sponsors met at the KIB office after school, then headed to the new Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail. Observing... - February 14, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Mary’s Center Families Benefit from Laptop Donation by Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Donation Seeks to Eliminate Learning Gaps for Students and Isolation for Seniors - February 14, 2021 - Mary's Center
Bringing Human Trafficking Education to the Forefront of Florida
United for Human Rights’ Florida chapter welcomes a new member as the Anti-Human Trafficking Educator for all their awareness and outreach on the human trafficking front. To schedule an event or educational seminar on the topic of human trafficking, contact Partnersfl@humanrights.com. In... - February 13, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors Want All Polio Survivors to Have Access to Medical and Welfare Support
The charity is working to raise the awareness of Post-Polio Sequelae to every Primary Carer and GP, so that access to medical and welfare support is possible, whatever the home country. - February 13, 2021 - The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors
Church of Scientology Nashville to Showcase Good Works on World Civil Defense Day
The Church of Scientology Nashville observes World Civil Defense Day each year. - February 13, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Nashville Hosts “Discourse Over Discord: What Does Interfaith Harmony Sound Like?”
The Church of Scientology Nashville held a special virtual meeting in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week with a multi-religious group. - February 13, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Earth Law Center to Partner on "Invisible Hand" Youth International Screening
The Screening Will Include a Panel Discussion with Youth Activists - February 13, 2021 - Earth Law Center
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Improve Patient Quality of Life with Supportive and Palliative Care Services; Palliative Care Division Will Expand Patient Care
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announced it will provide full-time Supportive and Palliative Care services throughout its cancer centers on Long Island and New York... - February 12, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
KOSBE Kicks Off Three-Part Webinar Series – Tapping Into the Power of Social Media
Business owners are scrambling to keep their heads above water during the pandemic. Neglecting social media and not investing in web site developing and marketing could be the nail in the coffin. - February 12, 2021 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
William G. Pomeroy Foundation Provides Grant to While We Are Still Here to Celebrate Harlem’s History
While We Are Still Here will be installing 25 historic markers funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation® that will be placed around Harlem, New York City, to help celebrate the historic places of this important community. - February 11, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
LaTribuna Christian Publishing Announces the Release of "The Healer"
LaTribuna Christian Publishing’s CEO Chaplain Paul Vescio was quoted saying, “As a Volunteer Community Chaplain I visit those who are suffering dearly in nursing homes, care centers and medical rehabs, and as I sit with the residents and listen to their stories and concerns one cannot... - February 11, 2021 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing
President Biden: Will You Save America’s Heritage Wild Horses?
An open letter to the President of the United States of America - Joseph R. Biden Jr. about the Bureau of Land Management's mismanagement of native-species American wild horses. - February 10, 2021 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Internationally Known Professor, Author on End-of-Life Ministry Dies at 98 The Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion Championed Hospice, Pastoral Care for Dying and Bereaved
Lancaster Theological Seminary Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology, the Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion, who died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at the age of 98, was an early champion of hospice care and an internationally recognized author of numerous books and articles on death and dying. A revered professor... - February 10, 2021 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Nashville Religion Communicators Stays Virtually Connected with the Community
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - February 06, 2021 - Religion Communicators Council
Bikers Against Trafficking Offer a Free Awareness Workshop on Human Trafficking
Bikers Against Trafficking International and United for Human Rights Florida chapter are holding a Human Trafficking Awareness workshop on February 13, at 10:00am EST. The workshop will be held virtually and the link to register is on the Facebook page @HumanRightsFL. Bikers Against Trafficking... - February 05, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Richard Zuniga, MD as Chief of Research
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, announces Richard Zuniga, MD, as the Chief of Research. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/02/chief-of-research/ Dr. Zuniga is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist at NYCBS. Before... - February 03, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New Agricultural Carbon Initiative Pairs Buyers with American Farmers to Accelerate Fight Against Climate Change
Bluesource Enters Agricultural Carbon Market with Partnership That Provides Unmatched Financial Incentives for the Industry - February 03, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
KOSBE Selects 10 Women of Worth for Propel Cohort
10 Women-Owned Businesses to Participate in 2nd Propel Cohort; 12-Week Business Development and Growth Program - February 03, 2021 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
New Lung Association Report: Ending Tobacco Use in Kansas Critical to Saving Lives, Especially During Pandemic
Kansas earns F grade in Tobacco Taxes and Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Funding prompting the Lung Association to call for increase in tobacco tax and funding for tobacco control and prevention. - February 03, 2021 - American Lung Association
Isaac Hardoon, DO Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as Lead Physician of Palliative Care Program
Dr. Hardoon will lead the division as Chief of Supportive and Palliative care. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Janaya Raynor, MD, MS Joins the Supportive and Palliative Care Team
Dr. Raynor will provide supportive and palliative care services in Nassau County and the Boroughs. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Three Schools in Washington, DC Receive School Supply Donations from Purpose Is Life, Inc.
To kick off the new year, this month, Purpose Is Life, Inc. will deliver school supplies to three campuses across the nation’s capital. More than 360 supplies ranging from markers to pens and paper will be included. “Providing resources for education is one of our founding... - February 02, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Monterey County Workforce Development Board to Distribute an Additional $825,000 for Small Business Relief on Behalf of the County Board of Supervisors
Grants of up to $10,000 available for eligible small businesses – Application opens February 8 - January 31, 2021 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
JPII Newman Open House
The JPII Newman Center in Omaha welcomes current and prospective college students and their families to attend an open house on Saturday, February 27 from 11a.m. – 4p.m. The open house will feature tours of their three main spaces: Community areas, the Oratory, and Newman Hall and time for... - January 31, 2021 - St. John Paul II Newman Center
Church of Scientology Nashville Hosts Virtual Gathering for World Interfaith Harmony Week
The Church of Scientology Nashville is hosting a special virtual meeting in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week with a multi-religious group on February 5 at 11 am CST. - January 30, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Nashville Religion Communicators Connects with the Community
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - January 30, 2021 - Religion Communicators Council
The Scientology Information Center Celebrated National Chocolate Cake Day with Sweet Historical Video
The Scientology Information Center, located in the heart of downtown Clearwater, celebrated National Chocolate Cake Day sharing a unique video highlighting the Founder of Scientology’s appreciation of the rich dessert. - January 30, 2021 - Church of Scientology
United Methodist Communities Promotes Joanne Gambino
Joanne M. Gambino has been promoted to the position of corporate manager of associate services at United Methodist Communities. Ms. Gambino has over 42 years of experience in business management. Learn more. - January 30, 2021 - United Methodist Communities
Junico Kids is Proud to Announce Their Newest Initiative SwapUp
Your kid grew up another size or two. Your wardrobe is getting full with stuff they can't wear & so you need to shop for more. Well, now you can swap the outgrown clothes into ones that fit them, - January 30, 2021 - Junico Kids
Certified Professional Yacht Broker Association Awards Alan Powell with Vin Petrella Award
On January 13, 2021, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) Association held a virtual ceremony and presented the 2020 Vin Petrella Chairman’s Award to Alan Powell - a CPYB and Owner of Capital City Yacht Sales in Olympia, Washington. The first year CPYB presented the... - January 29, 2021 - Certified Professional Yacht Broker Association
WCA Presents Your Last Chance to Register "Smart Credit Policies That Improve Collections" Webinar
Time is running out to register for this Webinar. In this time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to get things right the first time and to collect money quickly. A great way to accomplish this is to document credit policies. In this interactive program, it will be discussed about... - January 29, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
Posse Launches Virtual Program, Expands to Recruit Students from 20 Cities Across America for Full-Tuition Scholarships
The Posse Foundation - a national college scholarship and youth leadership development organization - has launched a major expansion initiative to recruit students from 20 cities across the United States. The new Virtual Program project was inspired by Posse’s successful transition to an... - January 28, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
SHEA Spiritual Editing Offers Free Work to Faith Groups Hit by Pandemic
SHEA Spiritual Editing & Proofreading is offering pro bono work to faith-based groups in the Phoenix area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company copy edits and proofreads spiritual texts from prayer books to newsletters. - January 27, 2021 - SHEA Spiritual Editing & Proofreading
Kimley-Horn Employees Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Kicks Off 2021 with Bird’s Fort Trail Park Cleanup Project
Employees from the Irving office of Kimley-Horn started 2021 by volunteering with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Jan. 15 in a company-wide service day. Kimley-Horn, one of the nation’s leading planning and design consulting firms, begins each year with its annual company “Kickoff.”... - January 27, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful