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Amber Alert Issued for Lancaster, Texas Teen (Franklin King - 16)
The Lancaster Police Department and The Texas Department of Public Safety have issued an Amber Alert for a boy they said was taken at gunpoint by three males. As the teen was talking with friends around 5:40 p.m., three black males jumped out of a car, which witnesses described as a gray or silver... - April 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Indiana Boy - Jason Renne Gavina (Age-3)
The Fort Wayne Police Department and The Indiana State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of a 3-year-old child believed abducted by the Grandparents on 04/09/07. Jason Renne Gavina is believed to be taken by his grandparents, Juan and Marisela Gavina, toward Truth or Consequences,... - April 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Beyond Expectations to Host Teen Workshops for National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month. Beyond Expectations (BE) has announced that it will host free workshops for teens geared to help them make informed financial decisions as they transition into adulthood. - March 31, 2007 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
National Love Our Children Day – Celebrating And Valuing America’s Children
Love Our Children USA announces the fourth annual National Love Our Children Day. National Love Our Children Day is an initiative of Love Our Children USA, and is celebrated annually across the country on the first Saturday of every April to honor children, strengthen families and raise awareness for efforts to protect children. - March 30, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
Out4Immigration Supports Passage of Legislation to Stop Hate Crimes, Protect Families
In response to the murder of transgender immigrant, Ruby Rodriguez, in San Francisco, an international grassroots organization, Out4Immigration, calls for passage of a new hate crimes bill and immigration reform that will protect all families. - March 29, 2007 - Out4Immigration
Surviving Kids Organization Founded
Memories for Surviving Kids, Inc. has been founded with a mission to encourage friends and family of deceased parents to write letters for the surviving children. Founder Bob DiPasquale has teamed with psychotherapists and grief experts to create a website (mfsk.org) that shows how best to facilitate this communication. - March 29, 2007 - Memories for Surviving Kids, Inc.
Historic Ellis Island Ferry Building to Be First South Side Building Open to Public in Over 50 Years
Historic re-opening of South Side building on Ellis Island. - March 28, 2007 - Save Ellis Island
Amber Alert Issued for Colorado Boy (Riley Thompson - 8)
The Elbert County Sheriff's Office and The Colorado State Police have issued an Amber Alert for 8-year-old Riley Thompson, who was abducted in Elbert County about 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Riley is an African-American boy, about 4 feet tall and 45 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen... - March 26, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Washington Children (Lars & Remi Baugher)
The Washington State Police has issued an Amber Alert for two Walla Walla children. The suspect and the victim were last spotted in Waitsburg on Sunday afternoon. The suspect is the children's biological father, John Baugher, and due to his recent mental issues, it is believed the children... - March 26, 2007 - Project Safekids
Girls Quest Selected for Snapple’s “Best People In NYC” Award
In January 2007, Girls Quest was selected as the first non-profit recipient of Snapple’s “Best People in NYC” award, sponsored by the Mayor’s Volunteer Center (MVC). One of Girls Quest's mentors, Alexandra Mitchell, submitted an application that, according to the... - March 25, 2007 - Girls Quest
Local Politicians to Attend New Community Center Groundbreaking in North Philadelphia
Local politicians to attend as Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in the Tioga section of Philadelphia breaks ground on March 24, 2007 for its new "green" family center. The center, the first "green" building in North Philadelphia, will provide increased space for the ministry's services to the working poor. - March 22, 2007 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
Pintail Youth Ranch Announces New Participants Accepted to TORCH™ Program
Four inner-city, north Texas junior high students have been accepted to participate in the innovative TORCH program with the Pintail Youth Ranch. Ranchers to receive mentoring and instruction in Team building, Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Helping. - March 21, 2007 - Pintail Youth Ranch
Missing Child Alert Issued for Missing North Carolina Boy Scout (Michael Auberry - 12)
Michael Auberry has been missing since Saturday March 17th. He was camping in Doughton State Park near Wilkesboro, N.C. Michael was dressed for the weather, with a heavy red coat with an inner fleece coat, and he had gloves and a hat in a pocket. He was wearing a dark blue University of North... - March 19, 2007 - Project Safekids
“Get Blue” – Love Our Children USA’s National Effort to Educate America During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks the 24th anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. To observe National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to... - March 19, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
Amber Alert Issued for Kansas Girl (Jasmine Maestas - 5)
Details of Abduction: The Dodge City Police Department and The Kansas Bureau of Investigation have issued an Amber Alert for Jasmine Maestas age- 4. The child and suspects were last seen in Ellsworth Kansas area at 5:00 P.M., The suspect vehicle is a Brown Chevrolet Impala Sedan with Kansas License... - March 18, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Toddler (Mahanan Miles - Age 4)
After speaking with the Detectives from The Los Angeles County Sheriff's office, Project Safekids can now confirm the Manaen Miles has been found safe in Nevada. The two suspects are also in custody. - March 18, 2007 - Project Safekids
Think Tank of Sustainability Educators and Designers Gather in Thailand to Plan Gaia Education 2007/2008 Programmes
Gaia Education- a think tank of sustainability educators from 13 nationalities building on a common stock of wisdom and best practice from Ecovillages around the world met in Thailand to plan their 2007/2008 Ecovillage Design programmes, an official contribution to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. - March 16, 2007 - Gaia Education
Groundbreaking Slated for New Community Center in Tioga
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in the Tioga section of Philadelphia breaks ground on March 24, 2007 for its new "green" family center. The center, the first "green" building in North Philadelphia, will provide increased space for the ministry's services to the working poor. - March 14, 2007 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
Amber Alert (Levi's Call) Issued for Georgia Boy (Christopher Barrios Jr. Age - 6)
After four days Georgia Officials have issued an Amber Alert for Christopher Barrios Jr. without any trace of the child, Glynn County officials now believe the child may have been abducted. Christopher was last seen about 6:30 p.m. Thursday (03/08/07) near his grandmother's home in the Canal... - March 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Houston Teen Missing from Homicide Scene (Tesa Taylor - 13)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Houston Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Tesa Taylor. The child is a 13 year old African-American female missing from a Homicide scene at 6900 Chasewood Dr., Houston. She is 5'4" tall and weighs 140 lbs. Tesa Taylor was wearing... - March 11, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Day Old Texas Newborn (Mychael Darthard)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Lubbock Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-day-old girl abducted from Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock. Authorities said Mychael Darthard, a black female, measures 19 inches long and weighs 10 pounds. She is possibly... - March 10, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for 11 Year Old South Carolina Boy (Nathan Robin Christen)
Details of Abduction: Spartanburg County authorities say a man who held his estranged wife at knifepoint Thursday night was being sought by authorities for abducting his 11-year-old boy from school on Friday. Major Dan Johnson reports 38-year-old Anthony Robin Christen took his son from school... - March 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Sweatfree Communities Urges Gov. Patrick to Help End Sweatshops
In light of this week's revelation of a garment sweatshop in New Bedford, Sweatfree Communities urged Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to take action now to end sweatshop exploitation by joining the Governors Coalition for Sweatfree Procurement and Worker Rights. - March 09, 2007 - Sweatfree Communities
Celebrating the Birth of a School
HeartShare Human Services of New York's Annual Spring Gala and Auction will celebrate the opening of its new autism program. - March 08, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Amber Alert Issued for Unknown Washington Boy
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Department and The Washington State Police officials have issued a statewide Amber Alert after a man reportedly grabbed a child from Discovery Elementary School in Everett this morning and forced him into a blue van. The boy is described as 5 to 7 years old, about... - March 05, 2007 - Project Safekids
Pennsylvania Autism Non Profit Host Nutrition Seminar
Autism Child Care Connection Inc. is sponsoring a Seminar on Nutritional and Biomedical Interventions for Children with Autism, Saturday March 31, 2007 from 1 PM until 4 PM at Reeceville Elementary School in Coatesville, Pennsylvania for parents, service professionals and the community. Dr. Paul... - March 01, 2007 - Autism Child Care Connection Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Michigan Girl (Christina Renaud-16)
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Christina Renaud in Howell, Michigan. Authorities report she was kidnapped by her mother, Debbie Renaud. Christina Renaud, 16, of Oceola Township is 5 feet 3 inches tall with brown hair... - February 27, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Montana Boy (Jacob Brown - 10)
The Park County Sheriff's Office and The State Of Montana have issued a Amber Alert for Jacob Brown, who is missing from his residence at 40 Willow Drive in Livingston. Jacob went to movie theatre at 4:00 P.M. and was dropped off at home at 4:45 P.M. Neighbors saw him enter the residence... - February 25, 2007 - Project Safekids
Outdated Cell Phones Raise Funds and Provide Emergency Relief for Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Victims
Inspirations is collecting used cell phones to benefit domestic and sexual abuse victims as well as the elderly and children. Recycling the phones is good for the environment and the community. - February 25, 2007 - Inspirations of Hamilton County
PositiveResistance.ORG Empowered 7,000 Foster Children
Change The Nation: Foster Hope. Volunteer organization Positive Resistance is in the business of improving the lives of teens in foster care. - February 25, 2007 - Positive Resistance
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Teen (Clay Moore-13)
The suspect should be considered "Armed & Dangerous." - February 23, 2007 - Project Safekids
Study Shows Effectiveness of CASS: Creating a Safe School™
A recent study performed by The Ophelia Project® research team illustrates the short term effectiveness of The Ophelia Project’s CASS: Creating a Safe School™ program in reducing relationally aggressive behavior among middle school students. The study shows that, after a year of... - February 21, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Boy (Gavin D. Prince - 2)
The suspect has made threats to kill the child and himself. - February 20, 2007 - Project Safekids
ACBNY Urges Governor Spitzer to Withdraw his Office for the Blind Budget Proposal and Hold Public Hearings
ACBNY urges Governor Spitzer and the New York State legislature to withdraw their support to part J of the education, labor, and family assistance budget (S. 2107 and A. 4307), which proposes to create a new Office for The Blind in New York, in order to hold public hearings. - February 16, 2007 - American Council of the Blind of New York
Amber Alert Issued for Menatlly Disabled Michigan Teen (Deon Love -15)
The Pontiac Police Department and The Michigan State Police has issued an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old boy who was last seen in the 100 block of South Paddock in Pontiac, Michigan. Deon’s twin brother went to look for him in his room and could not find him. His 35-year-old mother called... - February 15, 2007 - Project Safekids
Dr. Kathryn Lofton Receives LGBT Religious History Award
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Religious Archives Network (LGBT-RAN) honors Dr. Kathryn Lofton as the 2006-07 recipient of its LGBT Religious History Award. The LGBT Religious Archives Network created this award in order to promote scholarship in LGBT studies in religious history. ... - February 14, 2007 - LGBT Religoius Archives Network
Amber Alert Issued For Idaho Girl (Mea Johnson - 4)
The Idaho State Police has issued an Amber Alert for a four-year-old child who was abducted from the Early Development Center in Plummer, Idaho. Mea Johnson was allegedly taken by Helen Johnson. It is believed Helen Johnson is headed to Thompson Falls, Montana. The Idaho State Police are on... - February 13, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Minnesota Girl (Deidre Jeanne Michuda - 14)
The Inver Grove Heights police are searching for 14-year-old Deidre Jeanne Michuda, whom they believe was kidnapped. The suspect is her non-custodial father, 34-year-old Stephen Michael Michuda. The Suspect is the non-custodial father, he took the victim after school, has is a known Registered... - February 13, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Pittsburgh Toddler (Ayinde Bradford - 4)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Pittsburgh Police Department, Allegheny County. The Pittsburgh Police are searching for Ayinde Bradford. The child was forcibly taken 9:46 a.m. this morning from the Children’s Museum. Kunta Bradford fled... - February 08, 2007 - Project Safekids
Conscious Consuming Encourages Shoppers to "Buy Wisely"
Conscious Consuming launched a web site and the "Buy Wisely Boston" campaign to increase awareness of ethical consumerism, local living economies, and local voluntary simplicity events. - February 08, 2007 - Conscious Consuming
Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Infant (Nya Miangel - 23 Months)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Braddock Police Department, Allegheny County. Braddock Police are searching for Nya Miangel, black non-hispanic female age 23 months, 24" tall approximately 30 pounds, black short hair, brown eyes, wearing a... - February 03, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Child (Isidro Rameriz - 13 Months)
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department and The State of Arizona has issued an Amber Alert for Isidro Rameriz. A witness has reported the two were reportedly forced into a vehicle outside of the mother's home at 16 North Crismon Road in Mesa. The mother, Naomi Ramirez, is described as a... - January 30, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Colorado Teen (Kaylee Jackson - 14)
The Ft. Collins Police Department and The State of Colorado has issued an Amber Alert for 14-year-old Kaylee Jackson. She was abducted at about 3:00 p.m. Friday. She was last seen at her grandmother's home. Police say the suspect is 19-year-old Daniel Greene. Kaylee Jackson's grandmother... - January 28, 2007 - Project Safekids
Levis Call / Amber Alert Issued for Georgia Boy (Christian Varesi - 4)
Georgia Authorities have issued a Levi's Call for Christian Varesi (4). He was last seen in Covington,GA. Local authorities believe he was abducted by James Gowan. The suspect vehicle is a Black Ford F350 (Dually). Christian Varesi is described as a white male with brown hair. There is no... - January 26, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert for Montana Toddler (Loic Rogers - 2)
The Flathead County Sheriff's Department and The Montana State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Loic J.M. Rogers after a search, which began shortly after he disappeared, failed to turn up any trace of the boy. Authorities said Loic’s father reported last seeing him at about 7 p.m. - January 25, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kentucky Toddler (Brielle Connors - 2)
The Jessamine County Sheriff's Dept and The Kentucky State Police have issued an Amber Alert a Jessamine County toddler who was allegedly taken from a babysitter by her non-custodial mother. Brielle Connors, 2, was last seen at about 10:15 a.m. Police say she was taken by her mother, Lauren R. - January 25, 2007 - Project Safekids
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons Recognizes April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day
Nevada has joined Maine and Iowa in statewide recognition of April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day. - January 25, 2007 - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization
Amber Alert Issued for Miami - Dade Girl (Diana Diaz -14)
The Miami Dade Police Department and The Florida Department of Law Enforcement have issued an Amber Alert for Diana Diaz. Diana was last seen wearing a brown t-shirt, blue pants and gray tennis shoes. She was last seen at the 1900 block of SW 19th Street. She may be in the company of two... - January 24, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Notifications on MySpace Offered by Project Safekids
Project Safekids once again is reminding MySpace users that they can receive Amber Alerts notifications instantly through downloading their Social Networking Amber Alert for your MySpace profile. You can make a difference in the life of a child. You can instantly forward the Amber Alert... - January 23, 2007 - Project Safekids
Queens is Treated to Rendition of the Wizard of Oz
Adults with developmental disabilities perform The Wizard of Oz. - January 23, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY