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City of Columbus Receives AAA Bond Rating from All Three Rating Agencies
The City of Columbus received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Credit Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P’s Global Ratings this week, the highest rating available. The rating means all three agencies consider Columbus to have exceptional credit-worthiness and can easily meet its... - September 26, 2017 - The City of Columbus
Gay Daughter of Focus on the Family Executive Unmasks Her Coming Out Story with New Memoir
Releasing Oct. 1st, "Refocusing My Family," unmasks Amber Cantorna's true story of being raised in the epi-center of Christian family values and how coming out as gay tore that paradigm apart, shunned her from her family, and burdened her with a degree of devastation that nearly took her life. With grace and transparency, Amber’s book sheds light on the harm that religious and family rejection reeks on the human soul, and offers to LGBTQ people and their religious families, a better way to love. - September 22, 2017 - Beyond
Black Girls CODE and Colgate-Palmolive Push Girls to Code a Brighter Future in Hackathon
Continuing its mission to teach one million girls to code by 2040, Black Girls CODE, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, will host its second Code a Brighter Future Hackathon. The event will take place on Friday, September 22 – Sunday, September 24, at Galvanize (44 Tehama Street, San... - September 22, 2017 - BlackGirlsCode
Berwick, PA Councilman Drops Senate Race, Switches to House
Berwick Councilman Andrew Shecktor announced Monday, September 19, 2017, that he is suspending his run for U.S. Senate and will instead be running for the 11th Congressional District seat vacated by Lou Barletta. The election is scheduled for the 2018 midterms. - September 21, 2017 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
We The Immigrant Launches Line of Shirts to Promote Immigration
We The Immigrant creates a line of shirts branded (IM)MIGRANT in order to promote immigrant rights and dispel fears around immigration. - September 17, 2017 - We The Immigrant
The Tree Care Industry Honors Veterans with a Third Annual Saluting Branches National Day of Service
Saluting Branches is a nonprofit nationwide organization honoring veterans through the care of trees in Veteran Cemeteries. - September 16, 2017 - Saluting Branches/Rainbow Treecare
A Family with Their 7-Months Old Baby Started on a 6-Years Long Bicycle Journey Around the World. They Share All About It through DreamUp Project.
The founders of DreamUp Project, Blagomyr and Olena Dovgan, a couple from Ukraine, gave up their jobs and sold all they had, except their bicycles and touring gear. Now everything they own fits on their bicycles. On 29th July 2017 they started from Kyiv on their journey around the globe. They plan to reach New Zealand in 3 years and hope to pedal back to Kyiv through the Americas and Europe in 2023, when their daughter will turn 6 - September 15, 2017 - DreamUp
Local High School Interns Dig Deep Into Virtual Reality
On August 19th, high school students from all over the DMV came together to present their final research projects to three established professionals. This was the last stage in their six-week internship program. Dr. Mingu Lee started TALK Youth Leadership three years ago as a way to give... - September 14, 2017 - TALK Youth Leadership
High School Students Believe Virtual Reality is Real: from Entertainment to Cyber Security, Business, Environment, Military and Health Care
This past summer, six high-school interns had a wonderful time in researching and presenting their future career interests to General Robert Farrell, Mr. James Chung of Booz Allen Hamilton, and Captain Seunghok Kang of USAMRIID. The students gathered at the Vienna building in Virginia on August... - September 14, 2017 - TALK Youth Leadership
Play for Peace’s September 5K Run/Walk Inspired by the Dreams of a Local Five-Year-Old
Chicago-based organization to hold the Glow Run 5K Run/Walk to honor World Peace Day and raise money for children worldwide. - September 08, 2017 - Play for Peace
Unity Foundation and Peace Channel's Peace Day Global Broadcast Features Celebrity Peace Messages from Michael Douglas, Ringo Starr, Jane Goodall and More
United Nations International Day of Peace – September 21, 2017 - September 08, 2017 - Unity Foundation
Camp Bow Wow Inspires Consumers to #GiveAFetch Through New Campaign
Nation’s Leading Pet Care Franchise to Launch Multi-Tiered Program to Celebrate Responsible Pet Owners and All the Special Things We do for Our Dogs - September 07, 2017 - Camp Bow Wow
Bellafina Chocolates is Having a Celebration
Bellafina Chocolates’ much anticipated mural, “A Celebration of Women, Children and Chocolate” is now complete. A celebration of the community volunteers and local artists that made the project possible is planned for September 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 123 Cherokee Street in... - September 07, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Institute for Healing of Memories – North America Receives Grant Award from Disabled Veterans National Foundation
The Institute for Healing of Memories – North America is honored to announce it has received a Capacity Building grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) for $25,000, which will support Veteran Healing of Memories Workshops in Chattanooga, TN and Los Angeles, CA. Gloria... - September 06, 2017 - Institute for Healing of Memories - North America
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club Hosts Its 19th Annual Lobster Boil
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club anticipates raising over $5,000.00 for local charities with one of the most-loved area fundraisers. - September 03, 2017 - Rochester Junior Women's Club
The Browngirls Experience Launches 14 City Beauty/Fashion Tour Across the United States and Caribbean
The Browngirls Experience is not an ordinary Beauty/Fashion Tour in fact it is entertaining and loaded with a day of fashion, food, vendors and all shades of Brown. Founded in 2015 by Nikki Means, The Browngirls Experience was created in help bring UNITY among all girls, teens and ladies ages 3 to... - September 02, 2017 - The Browngirls Experience
The Travelers Protective Association Donates $20,000 to CID
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society supports local school for the deaf. - September 02, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
The Schultz Family Foundation Supports MSCCN’s Military Spouse Employment Initiatives with a $250,000 Grant
Building upon the long-term success of the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) and its military spouse employment initiatives, the Schultz Family Foundation recently directed a $250,000 grant to MSCCN from its donor advised fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The award... - August 26, 2017 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Family Court Frustration Leads to Billboard in New Orleans
An anonymous mother pays for billboard in New Orleans in an effort to educate Family Court judges on Cluster B personality disorders such as narcissistic personality disorder. - August 24, 2017 - One Mom's Battle
Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA
Donation Presented to Support Power Scholars Academy at The Gateway Family YMCA - August 23, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Food Bank of South Jersey Asks Area Residents to Join Nationwide Effort in Taking Action to End Hunger
FBSJ Announces Schedule of Fundraising and Community Service Events to Promote Hunger Action Month™ - August 23, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Community Partners Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - August 22, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Wellness Center Branch YMCA Announces Expansion
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Wellness Center YMCA at Union Health Park Expands Facility - August 21, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Salaam Performing Arts Festival Sept 2, 2017
15th free family-oriented multi-ethnic performing arts festival in partnership with SLC Downtown Farmers Market world class performers to foster goodwill. - August 19, 2017 - Salt Lake American
The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Lessons Launches Updated Swim Lesson Program
Updated lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming. - August 18, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Arming People with the Truth About Drugs
Volunteers from The Foundation for a Drug-Free World South West distribute over 3000 “Truth about Drugs” booklets to people during public events in Plymouth this summer. - August 18, 2017 - The Foundation for a Drug Free World
Denver Based WFG Hosts National Celebration of Women in Bloom
National Celebration of Women in Bloom celebrates women navigating divorce and widowhood. Laugh, learn, and be inspired as the Wildflower Group honors all women who are blossoming during their experience. - August 15, 2017 - Wildflower Group
III% United Patriots of Virginia Condemns Political Violence
III% United Patriots of Virginia condemns political violence that happened at the Unite The Right Rally. - August 15, 2017 - 3UPVA
Five Points Branch YMCA Completes Pool Renovations
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Updates Pool Area of Facility - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Hosts Art Workshop Series Art Exhibit
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Partners with Cerebral Palsy League - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation to Hold the Final Run for Our Fallen Heroes
This run has been going on for 10 years and has gotten way too big for one person to maintain so it will end. - August 14, 2017 - Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation
The Travelers Protective Association Presents More Than $20,000 in Grants
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society gives 42 scholarships to those in need. - August 11, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Local Kids Learn Safety This Summer Thanks to The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Programs
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety to create a lifelong love of swimming - August 11, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Chef Maneet Chauhan to Headline Feed the Children Fundraiser Event in South River New Jersey
Pastor Jimmy Dynarski of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of South River is holding a food themed fundraiser to support fifteen orphan children of tribal India. Funds will help provide basic needs, education, and medicine to the children and immediate community. - August 10, 2017 - Tabernacle Baptist Church of South River
Are Screens Disconnecting Your Family? Families Managing Media Brings Nationally Acclaimed Expert to Help Area Parents
Don't miss a life changing night on August 31 at 7:00 pm with nationally acclaimed speaker, author, psychologist and Fox News contributor, Tom Kersting, who will empower you to reconnect your family by exploring the mental and emotional effects of screens on kids' brains. You will leave with strategies to help your child thrive in the real world and feel equipped to raise leaders (vs. followers) who are able to balance screen habits and healthy relationships. - August 09, 2017 - Families Managing Media
The Committee to Elect Shecktor Has Organized a Rally in Support of Donald Trump to be Held in Luzerne County, Pa. Luzerne County Was a Key Player in the 2016 Elections.
Over 100 are expected to turn out for a pro Trump rally in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Saturday, August 12. This is one of many planned rallies in support of Donald Trump occurring across the nation. This rally is sponsored by MAGA Nationwide, LLC and is being put on by Andrew Shecktor, a candidate for U.S. Senate in PA. - August 09, 2017 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports 7th Grade Students with Free Memberships
Free Memberships Provided in Elizabeth, Union and Rahway for Local Students - August 08, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Roselle Savings Bank Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA
Annual Campaign Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA. - August 08, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Farm Animal Rights Movement to Rally Thousands of Animal Right Activists in the Nation's Capital
What: 2,000 animal rights activists representing 90 organizations from 12 countries When: August 3rd - 6th, 2017 Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 Why: To train, to network, and to plan strategies for the coming year More: 80 sessions,... - July 31, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Rahway Branch Partners with Jardine Academy
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Provides Specialized Arts Programming - July 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Families Advocating for Campus Equality Agrees that Sexual Assault Procedures Need Revision; Victim Protections Not Threatened by Reform Efforts
Families Advocating for Campus Equality (FACE) commends the New York Times for publishing an Op Ed last Friday by respected journalist Cathy Young disputing the false narrative that FACE and Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos seek to weaken protections under Title IX for victims of... - July 24, 2017 - Families Advocating for Campus Equality
Small Town Mayor Seeks New Businesses to Take Part in Economic Development Process
Mayor Williams of White Castle, La wants to work with businesses to secure funding for the purchase of existing empty buildings and offer incentives to bring in doughnut shops, bakeries, coffee shops, upscale lofts, apartments, retail centers, shopping malls, and most importantly mentoring programs for the youth. - July 22, 2017 - Town of White Castle
The Travelers Protective Association Holds 127th National Convention
Missouri-based organization raises more than $20,000 for its scholarship trust. - July 15, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Empowering Families to Fight Addiction: OHEL & Amudim Present Awareness Event in Catskills
Following the highly successful Addictions Awareness event in Brooklyn, which saw hundreds in attendance, OHEL and Amudim are again providing an awareness event in the Catskills this Shabbos, July 14th, including Motsei Shabbos. - July 13, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Volunteer Firefighter Alliance Reaches GuideStar Platinum
Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results - July 13, 2017 - Volunteer Firefighter Alliance
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers July Open House
YMCA Open House July 21 - 23 - July 11, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Financial Literacy Grants Made Available Through the Support of Wells Fargo
The Florida Financial Literacy Initiative has announced that it accepting applications for its 2017 mini-grant program. It will award eight Florida-based adult education and literacy providers up to $5,000 over a one-year period. Funded by Wells Fargo, the Initiative also provides training opportunities for teachers, tutors and administrators on how to incorporate financial information into their curriculum as well as educational sessions at the annual Florida Literacy Conference. - July 05, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Driving Out Summer Hunger with the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Mobile Meals Program
Bus Stop Café Provides Safe Space for Kids in Need to Read and Eat Where They Live and Play - July 01, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Georgia Scientologists Recognize the International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Church of Scientology Atlanta hosted motivational speaker James Brown, who, in 1992, was shot in the neck over a drug deal and paralyzed from the neck down. Mr. Brown, in coordination with the Georgia Foundation for a Drug Free World, now uses this experience to teach at risk youth the importance of leading a drug-free life. - June 29, 2017 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
PA U.S. Senate Candidate to be Opening Keynote Speaker at Rally in Gettysburg, Pa on July 1, 2017
Andrew Shecktor, running for U.S. Senate in 2018, will be the opening speaker at a rally to be held on the battlefield in Gettysburg, PA to be held Saturday, July 1, 2017. - June 29, 2017 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress