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The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards
The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards were presented on May 8,... - May 11, 2007 - Shark Research Institute
Out4Immigration Applauds Nadler-Leahy Uniting American Families Act (UAFA)
Congress introduces bill to give same-sex binational couples same rights as heterosexuals - May 11, 2007 - Out4Immigration
Amber Alert Issued for Paris, TX Girl (Alyssa Ann Frazier - 12)
The Paris Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for 12-year-old Alyssa Ann Frazier. Local law enforcement have a suspect in custody who claims to have taken Alyssa to a motel in the Dallas area. Internet activity led to a meeting with the suspect, William Lewis Rhone, 24, and police say... - May 10, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Boy (Troy Charles James Squalls Jr. - 2)
The Detroit Police Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old child. Troy Charles James Squalls, of Detroit, was allegedly abducted by a man driving a gold colored mini-van, possibly a Chevrolet Astro. The child was taken from his mother during an assault... - May 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Webby Awards Honor World Vision’s Interactive AIDS Experience
Online visitors journey with African child affected by AIDS - May 09, 2007 - World Vision US
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Girl (Cassandra Peace - 6)
The Bates County Sheriff's Department and The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Cassandra Peace. The child was taken from school by her mother, Rachel Peace. Investigators report the suspect allegedly has made threats in the past to harm herself and her children. Authorities... - May 07, 2007 - Project Safekids
Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award
Shark Conservationists Honored - The Shark Research Institute's Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards spotlight those working to protect sharks. - May 05, 2007 - Shark Research Institute
Imus Controversy Spawns “R” Word Awareness Campaign
The “R” Word Campaign is a grass roots effort to raise awareness that people with intellectual disabilities and their families are offended by the use of the words “retard” or “retarded” when used to describe something negative. - May 05, 2007 - The "R" Word Campaign
Amber Alert Issued for Mentally Disabled Children in Michigan (Zachary Davis Cox and Lola Jean Nash)
The Kentwood Police Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Zachary Davis Cox (15) and Lola Jean Nash (14). The two missing children are residents at Hope Network Services residential Program located at 3333 36th Street in Kentwood. Both juveniles are described as... - May 04, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Washington Infant (Serenity Withrow - 2 Months)
The Kitsap County Sheriff and The Washington State Police have issued an Amber Alert for 2-month-old Serenity Withrow. Serenity's mother's parental rights were terminated and a court ordered that the child be taken into state custody. The mother has a history of physical abuse to children and drug... - May 04, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued For North Carolina Boy (Jose Angel Fitzpatrick - Age 8)
The Siler City Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control has issued an Amber Alert for an 8-year-old Hispanic boy. Jose Angel Fitzpatrick was last seen at his house, 516 N. Second Ave. in Siler City. Authorities report Kenneth Fitzpatrick is suspected of abducting his... - May 02, 2007 - Project Safekids
New Hampshire Set to Offer Civil Unions for Gay and Lesbian Couples
State and Local Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships and Marriage Won’t Help Same-Sex Binational Couples Stay Together in the United States - May 02, 2007 - Out4Immigration
On Your Mark, Get Set, Run
27th Annual Buckley's - Kennedy's 5K Charity Run to benefit HeartShare Human Services of New York - May 02, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Training Makes a Difference: New Study Finds Farmer Production Costs Decreased, Farmer and Food Safety Increased
Farmers were able to reduce their costs of production, while more effectively controlling pests and better protecting themselves and their farms – all thanks to a practical training programme with farmers in rural China. “Responsible use of crop protection products increases food... - May 01, 2007 - CropLife Asia
Amber Alert Issued for Massachusetts Boy (Gary Michael Duff-Turcotte - 12)
The Stoneham Police Department and The Massachusetts State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 12-year-old boy last seen in Stoneham. Gary Michael Duff-Turcotte was picked up, by his mother, Samantha Bedley, 37, at about 4:30 p.m. Samantha Bedley does not have custody of the child. The child is... - April 30, 2007 - Project Safekids
California Teen Vikram Bhatt Raises Money to Find a Cure for Alopecia
Vikram Bhatt (age 15), a Straight A 9th grade student at Laguna Hills High School has initiated a noble fundraising charity to research the cures for Alopecia Areata that results in the loss of hair. This common non-contagious but very challenging disease affects more than 4.7 million American... - April 28, 2007 - Fighting Alopecia Areata Club
Citizens Commission on Human Rights UK Celebrates its 38th Year
Three human rights awards presented by CCHR UK at Saint Hill Castle - April 27, 2007 - Citizens Commission on Human Rights UK
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2007 ... Second Annual List
Love Our Children USA announced today the second Annual “Mothers Who Make A Difference List.” Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs there is. As Mother’s Day nears on Sunday, May 13th, and at a time when violence against children is affecting over 3 million children in the... - April 26, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
Senate to Consider S 311 This Week, Humane Groups are Hopeful for its Successful Passage
Humane groups are hopeful for Senate Bill 311 as the bill moves through Committee. - April 26, 2007 - American Horse Defense Fund
Call for Papers Issued for 3rd Annual New York State Rise to Freedom Conference in Buffalo
Plenary speakers and workshop presenters are being sought for the 3rd annual New York State Rise to Freedom Conference, July 20 - 22, 2007, in Buffalo, NY. This year's conference theme - The Role of the Church in the African American Rise to Freedom. - April 26, 2007 - Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc.
Delhi Schools Celebrate Earth Day and Create Awareness Amongst the Masses
MoEF Secretary, Dr Prodipto Ghosh facilitate the winning schools at Dilli Haat - April 25, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Needs of Children Must Stay at Forefront as World Addresses Iraqi Refugee Crisis
World Vision launches new report at United Nations conference; continues response in Jordan - April 23, 2007 - World Vision US
American Association for Affirmative Action Announces 33rd Annual Conference, "Diversity and Affirmative Action: Where Do They Meet"
Outstanding diversity and civil rights professionals meet in Austin, Texas to discuss affirmative action challenges - April 22, 2007 - American Association for Affirmative Action
Teens Take Charge to Make an Impact
New youth nonprofit creates awareness of rather unobvious facts such as: One dollar saves 20 children from blindness. - April 20, 2007 - Youth Taking Action
Girls Quest Online Auction Features VIP Travel and Hollywood Experiences
The online portion of Girls Quest Brazilian Carnaval is now open. Support Girls Quest by bidding now at http://girlsquest.cmarket.com. - April 20, 2007 - Girls Quest
FTM International Awards Five Thousand Dollar Grant to FORGE Forward
FTMInternational and FORGE announced the 1st National FTM/SOFFA Conference to be held in the Heartland March 29 – April 1, 2007 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “We’ve met on the West Coast. We’ve met on the East Coast. We’ve met in small groups at larger conferences in... - April 20, 2007 - FTM International
Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Girl (Alexis Roadside - 4)
The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for Alexis Roadside, a 4 year old white female child, approximately 3 feet tall and thirty five pounds. Her hair was recently cropped and dyed black. The suspected abductor is Veronica Roadside, a 41 year old white female with blonde hair, approximately... - April 16, 2007 - Project Safekids
Boot Camp for New Dads is Recipient of Annie E. Casey Foundation Grant
Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, operating in more than 260 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches around the country, will now be able to provide fatherhood educational materials via their website (bcnd.org) and direct technical assistance to affiliates, courtesy of a grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. - April 14, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
The Ophelia Project Brings Mothers and Daughters Together
The Ophelia Project is bringing girls and the special woman in their lives together for a six-week Mother-Daughter Sharing Circle program starting Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Girls in grades five through eight will have a chance to share what is going on in their lives today, bond with a significant... - April 14, 2007 - The Ophelia Project of Erie
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Funds Autism Services at HeartShare
HeartShare Human Services of New York is proud to announce it has been granted $11,175 from The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation to support its school-holiday program for adolescents with autism. HeartShare’s School Holiday Program offers enjoyable recreational outings to 15 teens, with... - April 14, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Amber Alert Issued for Utah Infant (Maria Ponce - 5 Months)
Box Elder County Officials and The Utah Department of Public Safety An Amber Alert has been issued for a 5-month-old baby who authorities believe was abducted by her 16-year-old mother. The suspect is wanted by California authorities on unknown charges. She is a runaway from Bellflower, California. - April 13, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Maryland Boy (Jimmy Valderama - Age 2)
The Montgomery County Police Department and The Maryland State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy. Jimmy Valderama is described as a Hispanic child, who weighs about 25 pounds and has a scar on his right arm. Maryland State Police believe he was abducted by Andres J. Martinez,... - April 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
Gala Raises $700,000 for HeartShare
Annual Gala raises money for HeartShare Human Services of New York's new autism school and other programs - April 11, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
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