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Ultimatum Inc. and StrainConnect Partner with New York Based Nonprofit, Veteran’s Ananda, to Support Cannabis as an Alternative for Veterans with PTSD
As many as 3.9 million veterans in 2018 are suffering from PTSD. Medical marijuana (medically defined as "cannabis") has been found to be effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. Sarah Stenuf, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of the New York based nonprofit Veteran's Ananda, has partnered with Ultimatum Inc. and sponsor, StrainConnect, to provide veterans with PTSD the help they need and deserve, which includes safe access to cannabis. - December 19, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Cure Dystonia Now and National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Announce a New Grant to Validate Tool for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Cure Dystonia Now (CDN) and the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA) announced a new grant designed to validate an outcome measurement protocol for use with spasmodic dysphonia (SD), a neurological voice disorder. - December 19, 2018 - National Spasmodic Dypshonia Association
New Website Seeks to Offer Platform for Digital Discussions of Religious Matters
God.AG creates a greater understanding of faith, God and the digital world. At the very core of the site is the belief in freedom of religion. - December 18, 2018 - God.AG
Russell Bozeman Named Mississippi's 13th State Forester
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Russell Bozeman to serve as Mississippi’s 13th State Forester, effective December 15, 2018. - December 16, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Hears About Strategic Marketing
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - December 15, 2018 - Religion Communicators Council
Muse Illuminate, the Ultimate Personal Development Monthly Kit
Muse Illuminate Launches with First Monthly Subscription Box; Personal development platform delivers seminar experience to subscribers’ doors - December 14, 2018 - Muse Illuminate
Parker Joined by City and State Officials to Cut Ribbon on Award-Winning Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Revitalization Project
Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker (9th District) was joined by Mayor Jim Kenney, State Senator Art Haywood, Philadelphia Commerce Director Harold T. Epps and other leaders to cut the ribbon on an award-winning revitalization project on the Vernon Road Commercial Corridor in Philadelphia's East Mt. Airy neighborhood. - December 13, 2018 - Office of Councilwoman Cherelle Parker
Announcing a New Competition – The Next Impactor; A Contest to Discover People with an Impacful Story, Mission, Business or Talent, the Winner Will Receive a $250K Prize
(www.thenextimpactor.com) Local Entrepreneurs Jeff Levin (Founder of the www.co-opmovement.com) and Loren Michaels Harris (Founder of the Power of We Symposium) announced today they are on a quest to find and discover The Next Impactor. This world needs hope, inspiration & positive role models driven to impact others. They created this competition to discover & broadcast these individuals making a difference in this first ever global competition of it’s kind. - December 12, 2018 - The Co-Op Network
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th Anniversary Rock for Human Rights Concert
Wil Seabrook is a singer/songwriter that created Rock for Human Rights. He tours with his band to bring awareness to the 30 Human Rights created by Eleanor Roosevelt and delegates of the United Nations. - December 12, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
Church of Scientology Choir Delights Downtown Clearwater
On December 1st, the Church of Scientology Choir donned Victorian-style attire and took to downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland street to sing Holiday favorite sing-alongs and Holiday cheer. Along the way, families joined to listen and children participated in the performances with bells and hand held percussion instruments. - December 12, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB): Bringing Communities & Industries Together for Greater Social Impact
NAWRB is all about the social impact and keeping both consumers and professionals in business and sustainable. From natural disasters, elder financial abuse, small business sustainability, technology human balance®, gender equality, access to capital and opportunity zones we are driving the resources of connectivity within the housing and real estate ecosystem. - December 12, 2018 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
UC Santa Cruz Student Aitanna Parker Selected as 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee
UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management student, Aitanna R. Parker has been selected as the 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee. The award will facilitate her travel to Nairobi, (Kenya) for the 2018 Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention (Dec. 19th through 21st). The scholarship honors the legacy of the "First Lady of the Black Press," Ethel L. Payne (1911 - 1991). - December 11, 2018 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Tips for Cooking and Baking with High Quality European Extra Virgin Olive Oils: A Guide to Taste, Storing, Recipes, & More for the Holidays and Beyond
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Family, food, and drink, time to celebrate our traditions, our cultures and, at the same time, create new ones to mark our holiday festivities. A favorite recipe made with healthy ingredients and great taste is a surefire way to elevate joy and... - December 11, 2018 - CEQ Italia
Outdoor Afro Welcomes Ashley Williams, Global Marketing Director of KEEN, to Its Board of Directors
Outdoor Afro, a national non-profit whose mission is to create and inspire Black leadership in nature, just announced its newest board member, Ashley Williams, Senior Director, Global Marketing KEEN, Inc. (KEEN). KEEN and Williams have been long-standing supporters of Outdoor Afro. Williams has... - December 11, 2018 - Outdoor Afro
Marines and Navy to Bring Equipment to Catalina Island for Airport in Sky Runway Repair Project
Marines are bringing equipment to Catalina Island in preparation for an innovative project to repair the main runway at the Island's only airport and train for deployments to islands and other remote destinations to build or repair airfields and other infrastructure. - December 11, 2018 - Catalina Island Conservancy
Delta Dental of Kansas Announces $250,000 Grant to Support HNC Living Programs for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Delta Dental of Kansas partners with HNC Living Foundation to help head and neck cancer patients get back to living life fully. A grant of $250,000, the largest the HNC Foundation has ever received, will make a dramatic difference in the oral health of Kansans living with head and neck cancer. - December 08, 2018 - HNC Living Foundation
New Approaches to Commissioning Religious Art in the Digital Age
Atlanta non-profit, Xethnic Corporation is using the latest technologies to commission an artist to create a fantasy art painting called “The Four Living Creatures” inspired by Ezekiel’s 2,600 year old prophetic vision from the Bible. - December 07, 2018 - Xethnic Corporation
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with YMCA Seniors for America Recycles Day
On Nov. 15, a seniors group at the Irving Family YMCA partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) during the annual America Recycles Day (ARD). KIB supplied blue recycling bags, which the seniors filed with recyclable materials and delivered to the YMCA. KIB staff weighed the bags and recorded the... - December 07, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Canadian Artist, Gallery Join with Denver Non-Profit to Assist Ugandan Women
To Help Ugandan Women Rebuild Lives and Communities, Women’s Global Empowerment Fund, Canadian Artist David Kibuuka and Toronto Gallery Join Hands - December 06, 2018 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
CPC and Good Shepherd Foundation Release a Report on Child Protection Model to Eradicate Child Labor in Cobalt Mining in DRC
The community-based approach to child protection of Bon Pasteur (Good Shepherd) Kolwezi has been recognized as an effective model to eradicate child labor in ASM communities in a report released by the Care and Protection of Children (CPC) Learning Network of Columbia University. - December 06, 2018 - Good Shepherd International Foundation
CQRC Concerned with Inclusion of Home Ventilators in Competitive Bidding Program
CQRC reiterates its support for much-needed reforms to Competitive Bidding Program (CBP), but opposes the inclusion of home ventilators out of concern for vulnerable patient population. - December 05, 2018 - CQRC
Alice M. Henry Roubos, PT, DPT is Elected to the American Health Council’s Physical Therapy Board
The American Health Council elected Alice M. Henry Roubos, PT, DPT to its Physical Therapy Board. - December 05, 2018 - American Health Council
2020 Women on Boards - Chicago Event Was a Huge Success
2020 Women on Boards Hosted an Incredible 7th Annual National Conversation on Board Diversity. - December 05, 2018 - 2020 Women on Boards Chicago
With Support from the European Union, CEQ Italia and QvExtra! International Join Forces to Raise Awareness of What Distinguishes Quality European Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Two non-profit consortia, passionately dedicated to raising the standards of extra virgin olive oil produced in Spain and Italy respectively, QVExtra! International and CEQ Italia, have joined forces in a special campaign to share this knowledge with chefs and consumers. Spain and Italy - two of the best-known producers of high-quality extra virgin olive oil - possess a vast knowledge about what is superior EVOO. The initiative is financed by the EU. - December 03, 2018 - CEQ Italia
Food Drive at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries. - December 03, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Charlotte County Soccer Federation Conducts Holiday Food Drive
Charlotte County Soccer Federation announced today that CCSF will conduct a holiday food drive “Holiday Kick Off Food Drive” with collection points in Charlotte County North and South Regional soccer fields. Charlotte County Soccer Federation will be conducting a “Holiday Kick... - November 30, 2018 - Charlotte County Soccer Federation Inc.
Carolers Bring in the Spirit of the Holidays at Clearwater’s Scientology Information Center
On Saturday December 1st, the Scientology Information Center will host a different kind of “miracle” during the City of Clearwater’s Miracle on Cleveland Street festival. Starting at 6pm children and their parents can enjoy old-fashioned caroling together. A reception will be held from 5-10pm. - November 30, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Hostwriter Launches Hostwire: a Global Crowdsourcing Tool for Journalists
Journalists can easily share tips, look for grant opportunities, or find potential collaborators with the new Hostwire digital tool from Hostwriter. - November 29, 2018 - Hostwriter
IPAK Hosts Its 11th Annual State of the Association Luncheon
Results of the California Landlords Summit on Homelessness will be announced. - November 28, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
New Initiative by Ultimatum, Inc. to Prevent Mass Shootings in America
In response to the increase in gun violence in the US, Ultimatum, Inc. has launched a new initiative which allows Americans to take real action to end mass shootings. People decide whether there should be an increased focus on gun control legislation or improving the mental health care system and... - November 27, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Celebrate Family Caregivers During November
November is National Family Caregivers Month - November 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Public Ceremony to Celebrate the Work of Miracle City and Handing Over Operations to FEMA (at the Old Toys R Us Facility)
There will be a celebration of #MiracleCity this Sunday. This volunteer-led effort to provide emergency support to #CampFire evacuees at an abandoned Toys-R-Us building quickly turned into a massive center that served thousands. Organizers will commemorate the great work of the many volunteers at Miracle City these past two weeks. After the event will be the hand-over of this facility to FEMA for expanded use as a regional warehouse and distribution center for long-term disaster recovery. - November 25, 2018 - California Gift of Music/Miracle City
Local Nonprofits Partner for Boutique Sale
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Hosts Night of Wine, Cheese, and Shopping to Benefit PACE Center for Girls. - November 25, 2018 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Delk Enterprises, Inc. Acquires Interest in the International Peptide Society (IPS)
Venture capital firm announces transaction in online digital platform, investment to lead to strategic growth in the integrative medical space. - November 23, 2018 - International Peptide Society
YMCA Feels Military Family Month is Opportunity to Support Local Families
The Gateway Family YMCA helps families of military personnel maintain health and well-being while their loved ones serve overseas. - November 23, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Church of Scientology Downtown Block Party Celebrates the Centennial of the Historic Clearwater Building in Style
On Saturday, November 17th, the Church of Scientology celebrated the Centennial of the Historic Clearwater Building as the highlight of its quarterly Downtown Block Party for the community. The event brought 2,000 neighbors, families and local non-profits together to celebrate. Guests enjoyed live music, carnival games, balloons, face painting, raffles and more on the corner of Cleveland Street and Fort Harrison and learned solutions for societal issues. - November 23, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates the Holiday Season with Activities for All
Scientologists believe in spreading the warmth and joy of the holiday season to the community and beyond. - November 23, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Nashville Church of Scientology Holds Ice Cream Party for Human Rights
Part of an international movement spanning 192 countries, the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is raising awareness of human rights in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - November 23, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Announcing the Launch of The Green Habitat Non-Profit
A new water conservation non-profit, which recently received its Bronze Listing with GuideStar, is being launched in Prince Georges County, MD. - November 22, 2018 - Green Habitat
Lewis Satini Publishing Studio Releases “Planting A Kingdom Seed: Thy Kingdom Come [Matthew 13:24]” Kids Book
This is a story of the parable of the Kingdom where it is illustrated in the bible book of "Matthew 13:24" - "Jesus told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field." - November 22, 2018 - Lewis Satini Publishing Studio
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Announces 2018 Award Recipients
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in Nashville at the First Amendment Center on December 11th, from 5pm – 7pm. The theme for 2018 was chosen to align with the United Nations’ theme and is: “Born Free & Equal? The Timeline of Justice in... - November 22, 2018 - United for Human Rights
NAWBO Phoenix "Red Affair" Holiday Luncheon is Dec. 12
Annual holiday event features special lunch, inspirational message, connecting with other members and corporate partners, entertainment and raffle to benefit the Women's Enterprise Foundation. - November 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
The Richmond World Affairs Council Announces New Board Member, John Asbury
John Asbury, President & CEO of Union Bankshares Corporation and CEO of Union Bank & Trust joined the Richmond World Affairs Council as a new member of the Board of Directors. - November 21, 2018 - Richmond World Affairs Council
2020 Women on Boards Chicago Chaper Hosted an Incredible 7th Annual National Conversation on Board Diversity
Illinois Corporate Boards Trail Their Peers Nationally in Diversity The Chicago Campaign of 2020 Women on Boards, a national campaign to increase the percentage of women on US company boards to at least 20% by the year 2020, brought together a powerful group of speakers to address how we... - November 21, 2018 - 2020 Women on Boards Chicago
Celebrate National Family Week
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Local Families - November 20, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Keep Irving Beautiful Holds Community Outreach Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) offered a full day of community service on Nov. 10, starting with the annual Unite for Troops Veterans Day event, followed by a park cleanup with volunteers from Calvary Church. KIB attends Unite for Troops each year, bringing its spinning prize wheel to help educate... - November 18, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Sherri Harris Allgood, First African American Woman Elected as Mayor of Troy, NC
After winning the election on November 6, 2018, Sherri Harris Allgood will become the first African American to hold the title of Mayor in Montgomery County. - November 17, 2018 - Sherri Harris Allgood
Abstract Submission for the 43rd World Hospital Congress Now Open
The 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation opens its call for paper presentations and posters, inviting professionals from hospitals and health service delivery organizations to submit their abstracts. - November 17, 2018 - International Hospital Federation
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - January 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin January 15, 2019. - November 16, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
McGruff The Crime Dog® Awarded the 2018 Madison Avenue Walk of Fame "Icon for Good: Social Impact" Award During Advertising Week New York
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) announced that McGruff The Crime Dog® won Advertising Week’s “Icon for Good: Social Impact” Award. Advertising Week brings together the world’s greatest advertising moguls including representatives from major brands,... - November 16, 2018 - National Crime Prevention Council