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StandUpKids Gives $50,000 in Grants for Standing Desks to Public School Teachers
StandUpKids is announcing the 10 teachers that are winners of $5000 grants for standing desks as part of their partnership with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Active Schools movement. - April 13, 2017 - StandUpKids
Long Beach Cambodian Community to Commemorate the 42nd Anniversary of The Killing Fields
April 17, 2017, marks the 42nd anniversary of the Cambodian Killing Fields. On this day of mourning, Cambodian-Americans in Long Beach will organize a commemoration to pay their respects and remember the three million victims who perished in the brutal Khmer Rouge communist regime of... - April 13, 2017 - The Killing Fields Memorial Center Inc.
Southeast Regional Conference for the Association for Experiential Education; April 21-23, 2017; YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly; Black Mountain, NC.
Conference for educators of all sorts: teachers, trainers, facilitators, students, therapists/counselors, and leaders; Focus on using guided experience to improve learning for learners; Diverse community of speakers and attendees; Fun, welcoming, creative, innovative environment. - April 13, 2017 - Association for Experiential Education, Southeast Region
HAGA’s Survival Seeds Vault Giveaway Attracts Thousands of Entries
More and more participants are joining Home and Garden America’s special giveaway for a chance to win a free survival seeds vault. - April 13, 2017 - Grow For It
North Florida Land Trust Partnered with College Students to Create O2O Corridor Video
Video focuses on the need for conservation of the Ocala to Osceola wildlife corridor. - April 13, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Isyjean P. Korenek as Professional of the Year
Isyjean P. Korenek, of Rockdale, Texas, has recently been honored as a 2017 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Reading and English Education. - April 12, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Honored as Lifetime VIP Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. - April 12, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Leading the Fight Against Eating Disorders, NEDA Hosts 5th Annual Pittsburgh Awareness Walk
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and its national walk sponsor, Aerie, have teamed up to hold the 5th annual Pittsburgh NEDA Walk on April 23, 2017 at the Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Themed NEDA Walk, Save a Life, NEDA Walks spread awareness about the seriousness of eating disorders and build supportive, local communities of hope and recovery. - April 12, 2017 - NEDA
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Names Trenton High School West Senior as 2017 Youth of the Year
Trenton High School West Senior named 2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Youth of the Year. She will be moving on to compete for NJ Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year. - April 12, 2017 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County
Deborah J. Callender Has Recently Been Recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2017 Roundtable Member
Deborah J. Callender, of Carriere, Mississippi has recently been recognized as a 2017 Roundtable Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government Sciences and Oceanographic Research. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Annie Corrine Bailey as a 2017 Businesswoman of the Year
Annie Corrine Bailey, of Fairbanks, Alaska, has recently been honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2017 Businesswoman of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Real Estate Construction. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Joyce L. Morrison Will be Recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who’s October 2017 Biography of the Month
Joyce L. Morrison, of St. Joseph, Missouri, will be recognized as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for October, 2017. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Animal Health. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors E. Estella Cox as a 2017 Professional of the Year
E. Estella Cox, of Redding, California, has recently been honored as a 2017 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Freelance Editing and Proofreading. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Dr. Barbara R. Taber to be Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month
Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, will be recognized as the May 2017 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month. This recognition is in honor of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Kentucky Derby Party to Benefit Three Oakland County Charities
The Rochester Junior Women's Club to host the 3rd Annual "Haute to Trot" Kentucky Derby charity event in May. - April 11, 2017 - Rochester Junior Women's Club
Living Philosophy Course Starts on 25th April 2017
Is it possible to live by the wisdom of the ancient masters in our everyday life? Living Philosophy is an opportunity to join a journey to discover and experience the deeper esoteric concepts of self, nature and humanity. New Acropolis is an evolving philosophical community of like minded people... - April 11, 2017 - New Acropolis Cultural Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Elects New Board of Directors
Paul Thiel will serve second term as chairman of non-profit organization. - April 10, 2017 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Georgia Nurses Association Partners with Community Businesses to Impact the Community
Georgia Nurses Association (www.GeorgiaNurses.org) is hosting the 2017 Spring Family Expo on Saturday, April 15th from 11:00am - 5:00pm at 3032 Briarcliff RD NE Atlanta, GA 30329 (www.SpringFamilyExpo.Eventbrite.com). The Spring Family Expo is a free community and family event open to the public... - April 09, 2017 - Georgia Nurses Association
Church of Scientology Announces Spring Block Party for Community
On May 6th 2017, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization is sponsoring a Spring Downtown Block Party. The event will take place on the corner of Cleveland and South Fort Harrison Avenue from 6-10pm. The party is free to the community. All are welcome. - April 09, 2017 - Church of Scientology
North Florida Land Trust is Looking for Volunteers for Team Terrapin
Nonprofit organization needs help to monitor unique saltmarsh turtles. - April 08, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
One-Day Upscale Resale Extravaganza at Tivoli Village
Non-Profit Fundraising Event Featuring Estate & Fine Furniture, Art, Collectibles, Jewelry and Designer Shoes and Handbags, Plus Much More - All Priced to Sell - April 08, 2017 - Stillpoint Center for Spirtual Development
Nashville Church of Scientology Opens Its Doors to the Community
The Church of Scientology is preparing to celebrate its 32nd year in Nashville, TN, and with that, is hosting several events for the community at large. - April 08, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Religion Communicators Council Explores the Proliferation of Channels of Communication
How does one contribute to his faith? Some take up the calling to be a minister, imam, rabbi or priest while others might take time to volunteer or give weekly donations. There’s a certain class of people who have taken up a unique calling: communication. - April 08, 2017 - Religion Communicators Council
Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s 4th Annual Block Party is Just Around the Corner
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation Block Party is just five weeks away. This must attend event celebrates New Jersey’s largest lake: from recreation and leisure to business and everyday living. The fourth-annual event, to be held from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, May 13, 2017 (rain or shine), at... - April 07, 2017 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Daryl A. Benz Honored as Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Daryl A. Benz, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a 2017 Professional of the Year in Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Power and HVAC Services. - April 06, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Flora H. Sowell to be Honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month
Flora H. Sowell, of Charlotte, North Carolina, will be the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for August, 2017. This honor is bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - April 06, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Joins in Supporting the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) announces its support of the bipartisan Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 (HR1318) that will strengthen states’ efforts in the prevention of maternal deaths and identify solutions to improve health care quality and outcomes for mothers. The Act... - April 06, 2017 - Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists
OHEL's Annual Legislative Breakfast Draws Public and Community-Wide Supporters as OHEL Looks to Summer Opening of the New OHEL Jaffa Family Campus
Policy makers, elected officials, advocates and community activists gathered for the 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday morning, March 31st The event strove to acknowledge the breadth of services and the impact OHEL makes in various communities and further break down various stigmas that... - April 06, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
MSH-Perú and White Ribbon Alliance Partner to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in Bolivia
Two women die every day in Bolivia during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. That figure is four times as high for indigenous women in rural areas than it is for women in the cities. Because the majority of these deaths are preventable, White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) and MSH-Perú are proud to announce a new partnership to help women of childbearing age in the rural area of Beni make more informed health choices during their pregnancies and to improve nutrition in the area. - April 06, 2017 - White Ribbon Alliance
WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool to Host Health and Safety Superheros Family Night
Children and families will be able to learn about water, weather safety, nutrition and more at the 5th annual Health and Safety Superheros Family Night, sponsored by the Early Childhood Education Committee for the West Des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool. The free family-friendly... - April 06, 2017 - West Des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool
Local Teacher Announces Campaign for State Superintendent Office
Local teacher, Kathy Hoffman, has announced her candidacy for the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction office. - April 06, 2017 - Elect Kathy Hoffman
New Missouri Nonprofit Names Board of Directors
The MO Better Foundation, a newly-formed nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Missourians with physical disabilities has announced that the following individuals will serve as founding members and officers of the MO Better Foundation Board of Trustees: · Andrew Tessmer, an... - April 05, 2017 - MO Better Foundation
Chequemates! a Prosocial Outreach Group Shunning Bad with Good
A unified effort to educate, cater and protect the weak, vulnerable and violated. - April 05, 2017 - Chequemates Prosocial Outreach
Keep Irving Beautiful Works with Youth and Faith Groups in Blanket Project - “No-Sew” Blankets Made and Donated to Charities Blanket Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is fortunate to work with many volunteers who enjoy doing whatever they can to make a positive difference in their community, whether that is participating in a cleanup or park beautification project, or in a recent addition to KIB’s programs – making... - April 05, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Foreign-Policy Analyst and Military Historian Max Boot to Speak at Free Lecture
Max Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow in National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, will be the featured speaker as part of the Dr. Bernard & Jeanette Gordon Halperin Memorial Lecture Series. Mr. Boot will appear on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:00pm in the Abess Sanctuary at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami, Florida, 33132. The topic of his lecture will be Israel’s Search for Security: From 1948 to Today. - April 05, 2017 - Temple of Greater Miami
Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip
National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation
As OHEL Expands, Alan Secter Appointed New Chief Development Officer
Moishe Hellman and Mel Zachter Co-Presidents of OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services announce the appointment of Alan Secter as the new Chief Development Officer of OHEL. - April 05, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
The Western Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 65 Years of Service in the Community at Its Annual Western Regional Conference
More than 300 members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (SGRho) from all over the Western United States will converge on Chandler, AZ from April 21-23, 2017 for its 65th Annual Western Regional Conference. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Led by Western... - April 05, 2017 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Alan “AP” Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M. Young Awards
On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in our community: Alan "AP" Powell and Grand Canyon University. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have exhibited genuine concern for the community. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions exemplify the principles for which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood. - April 04, 2017 - Greater Phoenix Urban League
National Public Health Week is April 3-9
The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) invites communities across Kansas to celebrate National Public Health Week on April 3-9 by recognizing the contributions and successes of public health and working to improve population health in Kansans. The American Public Health Association and KPHA... - April 04, 2017 - Kansas Public Health Association
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants Kids to “Charge Into Summer” During Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long - April 04, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Great Old Broads for Wilderness Announces Mother’s Day Art for Advocacy Fundraiser Event
Great Old Broads for Wilderness will hold a fundraiser family event featuring silent and live art auctions, music, and activities for all ages at the Fox Fire Farms Winery. - April 04, 2017 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
First Musical Meatless Monday in May Launches on Monday, May 1 in Baltimore
On Monday, May 1st, the Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland and A Well-Fed World present the first-ever "Musical Meatless Monday" at Northwestern High School in Baltimore. In partnership with the Meatless Monday organization, Meatless Monday is global movement with a simple message: once a week, cut the meat. - April 01, 2017 - Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland
Church of Scientology Shares Historic Heritage with Community Through Historic Buildings Tours
On March 25th over two dozen Tampa Bay residents enjoyed the monthly Historic Buildings Tour of the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s International religious retreat and Historic Clearwater Building, home of the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater. The guests... - April 01, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors
Carol Nygren and Virginia McFerran join Board of national dream-granting organization. - April 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Envirosite Ranked as One of the Most Prominent Environmental Data Management Solutions
Envirosite Among the Top Seventeen Smart Innovators in the Verdantix Report Focusing on the Environmental Data Management Software Market. - April 01, 2017 - Envirosite
Community Champions Announces Merger of B&H Business Entities
Community Champions is pleased and excited to announce the merger of B&H Police Supply, B&H Gun Rack and B&H Gun Sales into its INTELLEO family, strengthening and broadening services and programs related to law enforcement, firearms, ammunition and related product lines. B&H Police... - March 31, 2017 - Community Champions
KOSBE Offers a Seminar to Help Small Businesses Organize and Manage Paper
Organize Your Paper and Keep It Organized - March 31, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Brilliant Minds Being Convened by NERETA in June to Discuss US Competitiveness and Job Creation
Many highly regarded experts are convening in Scranton, PA on June 14 and 15 to discuss US competitiveness and how to create more jobs in the country. The event will cover two main topics. Day one (June 14) is about developing a talent pipeline for the tech industry and day two (June 15) is about supporting growth businesses who are the job creators! - March 30, 2017 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
53,000 Convened in 148 Venues Across the World to Celebrate Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2017
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) recaps the activities that took place as part of 7th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (March 6-12) and announces the winners of the associated Fly It Forward® Challenge. Albuquerque Sunport, USA, wins the Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide title. Lachute and Brampton-Caledon airports, both in Canada make the podium. Other titles go to winners in the United States, Canada, France, Australia, and Turkey. - March 30, 2017 - Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide