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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
Amber Alert Issued for Indiana Family (Jaylan, Justin, Kyara, Kayla Walker)
The suspect is considered Armed and Dangerous - January 20, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Oklahoma Girl (Marissa Marie Graham -10)
An Amber Alert has been issued for Marissa Marie Graham. She has been abducted in Texhoma, Oklahoma. An Eyewitness that seen the girl at approximately 6:30 PM advised that a white male possible driving a white chevrolet cavalier abducted the girl. Witness advised that he saw the male... - January 19, 2007 - Project Safekids
United Planet to Participate in Bloomingdales's Multi-Charity Event
United Planet will participating in Bloomingdale's multi-charity event, "The Shopping Benefit", on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at Bloomingdale's Chestnut Hill Fashion & Home/Men's stores. The event will be held from 10am-10pm with over 35 local charities participating. "The... - January 17, 2007 - United Planet
Amber Alert Issued for San Antonio Infant (Isaiah Nathaniel Ramirez)
The F.B.I. (Houston) office has issued an Amber Alert for Isaiah Nathaniel Ramirez. The child was given to (2) unknown females by the biological mother at a truck stop around San Antonio. Isaiah Ramirez was last seen at approximately 6:00 p.m. on January 13, 2007 near their home in San Antonio,... - January 16, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Year Old Skokie Girl (Elizabeth Ortiz)
The Skokie Police Department and The Illinois State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Elizabeth Ortiz. The victim is a two year old female and was taken from 5200 block Oakton, Skokie, Illinois. The child was taken by common law father after injuring her mother in a domestic... - January 14, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Sisters (Mercedes & Monica Pineda)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Ferris Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for Mercedes Pineda, 10, and Monica Pineda, 15, after their mother used deceptive means to remove the younger child from school. Debra Pineda, 31, is ordered by the court to have no visitation with... - January 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
Ninety Organizations Call on Congress to Save $1 Billion in Proposed Global AIDS Funding
Funding increase is critical to turning the tide against deadly pandemic, groups warn. - January 12, 2007 - World Vision US
Amber Alert Issued for 13 Year Old Boy (William "Ben" Ownby)
The Franklin County Sheriff's Department and The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert for William "Ben" Ownby (13). The child was last seen shortly after getting off the school bus at approximately 3:30 PM. He was walking home when a person saw him being forced into a... - January 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Arizona Media Discovers Treasures from Asia at New Retailer, Imports of Bali
Strong media coverage of Imports of Bali store has attracted hundreds of shoppers to this specialty retailer offering home furnishings and jewelry at wholesale prices. This, in turn, has directly helped improve the lives of the poor in developing countries. Imports of Bali... - January 05, 2007 - Kearny Alliance
The Ophelia Project® National Movement Empowers Local Leaders
The Ophelia Project® is hosting Wo/Men With Vision in Chautauqua, New York, February 9-11, 2007. The semi-annual event is the first step to establishing a The Ophelia Project® in your area. Men and women who currently serve youth or are concerned about social climates in their... - January 03, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
Amber Alert Issued for Three Maryland Children (Elijah, Antinnoe, and Jachi Emeruwa)
The Silver Springs Police Department and The Maryland State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Elijah, Antinnoe, and Jachi Emeruwa. The children were last seen in the company of Kelechi Charles Emeruwa a 41 year old African American Male. The suspect and children were last seen 4000 Block of... - January 01, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Ohio Siblings
An Ohio Amber Alert has been issued for Hannah, Emily and Charisty Wallace. The suspect is Lisa Wallace the mother. The suspect is mentally unstable and has threatened suicide in the past. Child 1: Emily Wallace (4), 3'0" Tall, Caucasian, Strawberry Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes, Approximate... - December 30, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kissimmee Children
An Amber Alert was issued on Friday for two missing juveniles from Kissimmee. The Kissimmee Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are looking 21-month-old Hector Villeda, a white/Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. Villeda is 2 feet tall and weighs about... - December 29, 2006 - Project Safekids
$100,000 Raised for HeartShare's Children's Programs
Trees and ornaments and bears, oh my! For the 18th year, HeartShare Human Services of New York hosted its annual Tree Festival to raise funds for children in its foster care and adoption programs and those with developmental disabilities, including the soon-to-open school-age program for children... - December 29, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Need Assistance Paying Your Heating Bill?
It may have been a mild winter but that does not mean that people have not been using their heat at night. For some, they are in danger of having their heat turned off just as the cold days of winter are approaching. However, help is available. As it has in previous years, HeartShare Human... - December 22, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
New Program for Adults with Autism Offered by HeartShare
HeartShare Human Services of New York opened a new program for adults with autism in Brooklyn, NY. - December 19, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
19-year-old Edina, Minnesota Resident Uplifts Small Health Clinic in Ghana
A 19-year-old member of the Edina, Minnesota community, Rebecca Holloway-Nahum, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ghana, while immersing deeply in Ghanaian life and culture. - December 12, 2006 - United Planet