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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
23-year-old Springfield, Massachusetts Resident Teaches English to Needy Children in Ecuador
A 23-year-old member of the Springfield, Massachusetts’s community, Erin Duffy, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ecuador, while immersing deeply in Ecuadorian life and culture. - December 08, 2006 - United Planet
32-year-old San Antonio, Texas Resident Works in an Orphanage with Needy Children in Honduras
A 32-year-old member of the San Antonio, Texas’s community, Mary Held, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Honduras, while immersing deeply in Honduran life and culture. It is her 6th time being in Honduras, she is working on her doctorate in social work. - December 08, 2006 - United Planet
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Program Manager, to Join Beyond Expectations at Educational Forum
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Philadelphia Area Program Manager, will be among the presenters with Beyond Expectations (BE) at the YAC Science Fair and Educational Forum this Saturday, December 9. Tom will present information about their national Banking on Our Future program. - December 08, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Girl in Tennessee (Andrea Montoya - 3)
The Gatlinburg Police Department has issued a Tennessee Statewide AMBER Alert for Andrea Montoya. Andrea is a 3 year-old, white female. She has light brown hair and brown eyes and is 3 feet tall and weighs 35 pounds. She was last seen wearing a purple coat and gray jogging pants. Andrea was... - December 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert: Texas Toddler Taken at Gunpoint (Austin James McKinney -- 2)
A Texas Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-1/2-year-old boy abducted at gunpoint from a residence in the 2200 block of County Road 584 in Rosharon in Brazoria County. Authorities are searching for Austin James McKinney. The child has blond shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. He was last seen... - December 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Albany Medical College Volunteers to Open Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda
Medical Student Group Founder Stephanie Van Dyke Will Return to Uganda to Run Clinic after Graduation - December 06, 2006 - Engeye
Scotto, Merone and Calabrese Join HeartShare Board
Rosanna Scotto, Valerie Merone and Salvatore Calabrese join the HeartShare Human Services of New York Board of Directors. - December 05, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
World Vision Relocates Staff from Malakal as Fighting Breaks Out in Southern Sudan
World Vision has temporarily relocated 17 international staff from Malakal and surrounding areas to other locations in Southern Sudan. “Gun shots were heard from both sides, and people were running from all sides,” said a World Vision staff member who had to take cover during the fighting. In total, 120 humanitarian staff have left due to conflict in the Upper Nile area. - December 02, 2006 - World Vision US
Beyond Expectations Launches New Online Learning Center
Beyond Expectations (BE) has launched a new online learning center and entered into a partnership with the New Jersey Financial Literacy Awareness Network (NJFLAN). Through this exciting collaboration, BE can help families teach their children how to manage money and make informed financial decisions. - December 01, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
US Army Captain in Iraq Founds Charity to Aid Iraqi Families
US Army Captain William Perrich, a civilian called back to active duty, is making a difference in Southern Baghdad through personal humanitarian efforts. As a Civil Affairs Officer, he rebuilds infrastructure, helps local governments function, and provides relief efforts to civilians. Seeing the... - November 30, 2006 - HelpIraqiFamilies
Amber Alert Issued for Two Ohio Brothers (Julius and Julian Crossty)
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The suspect is suicidal. - November 29, 2006 - Project Safekids
Campaigners Fight Proposed Pigeon Feeding Ban
Campaigners today launched a bid to scupper an application by Westminster City Council for a byelaw criminalising the feeding of pigeons around Trafalgar Square. - November 29, 2006 - Save the Trafalgar Square Pigeons
Double Oscar Winner Hilary Swank Volunteers with United Planet in India
In July and August 2006, Hilary Swank went to Palampur in North India with United Planet, an international non-profit organization, which builds cross-cultural understanding and friendship, while supporting communities in need worldwide. - November 28, 2006 - United Planet
Amber Alert Issued for Ohio Mother and Child (Ella & Marteen Casey)
An Ohio Amber Alert has been issued for an abducted mother and child from Licking County last seen in Newark, Ohio. Ella and Marteen Bennette Casey have been abducted by Priscilinal Quinones. The suspect and victims are traveling in a 1992 Ford Taurus - Maroon in color with Ohio license plates... - November 25, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert "Levi's Call" Issued for Georgia Infant and Mother (Sergio & Crystal Vargas)
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Cobb County Police Department has issued an Amber Alert after for Sergio and Crystal Vargas. The child and mother was abducted from Marietta, Georgia. Sergio Vargas, 8 months old. He's an Hispanic who has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red... - November 24, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued For Missouri Infant (Tylar Fine - 7 Months)
The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of The West Plains Department. David Fine the non custodial parent entered residence of the victim and took child from mother, during the abduction the child was injured and suspect threatened suicide that he would kill the... - November 24, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Fairfax, Virginia Infant (Zian Armani Holeman - 1)
The Virginia State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of The Fairfax County Police Department In Alexandria. The Fairfax County Police Department is looking Zian Armani Holeman, The child is believed to be in extreme danger and was last seen at 3514 Buckman Road Apt 203, Alexandria, VA. - November 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Teen (Jesus Lilliana Vega -14)
The suspect broke into the residence of the victim and abducted her. - November 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Baltimore Child (Ka von Simmons)
The Maryland State Police at the request of Baltimore Police have issued a Maryland Child AMBER Alert for Ka von Simmons. Child: Ka von Simmons is further described as being 2 feet 6 inches and 35 pounds. The child was last seen wearing Blue T-shirt over white long sleeve and Blue pants... - November 18, 2006 - Project Safekids
United Planet & Ecover Become Partners
The manufacturer of ecological cleaning products, Ecover, and the international non-profit organization United Planet partner together to increase environmental awareness. - November 18, 2006 - United Planet
Amber Alert Issued for Two Louisiana Brothers (Demond & Demonte Winfrey)
Louisiana State Police Troop F has issued an Amber Alert for two children who are believed to have been abducted from the Tech Elementary School in Cecilia. It is believed the children were abducted by Laquita Mathis, 31, also known as Laquita Winfrey or Kimberly Bosley. She is described as... - November 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Infant (Jaelan Brown - 5 Months)
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have issued an Amber Alert for five-month-old Jaelan Brown. She was taken by her non-custodial parents Jerri Brown and Alvin Dale Campbell, from whose custody she was removed. Her mother, Jerri Brown, is a... - November 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Water Missions International Selected for State’s “Angel List”
Water Missions International (WMI) was among ten nonprofit organizations recognized by the Secretary of State’s office for its annual “angel list,” a designation that ranks it a trustworthy charity. The Secretary of State released the “Scrooges and Angels” list... - November 17, 2006 - Water Missions International
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Teen (Elizabeth Kennedy -16)
The victim was taken from her residence against her will. - November 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Rocky Mount Toddler (Mariah Poland - 2)
The Rocky Mount Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control have issued a statewide Amber Alert for Mariah Poland. Two-year-old Mariah Poland was last seen in the backseat of her mother's car in the parking lot of Cousins Food Mart, located on West Ridge Street. - November 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Morgan Nick Amber Alert Issued for Two Teens (Ashley Wagner and Irvin Schexnayder)
The Pine Bluff Police Department has requested a Level II activation of the Morgan Nick Amber Alert System. Ashley Wagner, 12, and Irvin Schexnayder, 13, both of Pine Bluff have been missing since Sunday (November 12th) at approximately 3:00 PM. Wagner and Schexnayder have been reported to law... - November 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn
The Spindale Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control has issued an Amber Alert for a missing Rutherford County girl. North Carolina authorities are looking for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn. She is described as being 2 feet 3 inches tall. She is biracial... - November 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
AHIMSA International Proposes Plans for Prosperity and National Health Plan for Uruguay
AHIMSA International, a non-profit think tank, perceives a tremendous opportunity for Uruguay to achieve a renewed state of prosperity and a national health program through a nationwide campaign to produce biofuels and organically grown foods. - November 10, 2006 - AHIMSA International
Stars and V.I.P.’s Come Out to the Scleroderma Foundation's 10th Annual "Key to a Cure" Gala
At the 10th annual “Key to a Cure” gala on November 4th at L.A.’s Wilshire Grand hotel, celebrities, V.I.P.’s, and some of California’s top doctors gathered to honor those who have contributed to the progress in treatments for scleroderma, a life threatening connective... - November 09, 2006 - The Scleroderma Foundation
Florida Amber Alert Issued for Brian Knowles (Age - 8)
The child was abducted by his father who is suicidal. - November 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Teen (Carlos Tovar -15)
The suspect are considered Armed & Dangerous. - November 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Alex Elizabeth Spriggs - Age 15
Alex Spriggs was last seen at the Handy Hugos Store located at Hwy 17 & Hwy 87 intersection on Sunday October 29, 2006. At approximately 1542 hours on Sunday 10-29-06 Alex Spriggs was last seen with an unknown adult white male subject with a red shirt with a American flag on it. Alex... - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alerts Now Available for Social Newtorking Communities
Just introduced by Project Safekids & Profile Jewels - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids