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Junior Library Guild Sponsors the 2017 Sister Sally Daly Memorial Grant in Partnership with the Catholic Library Association
Junior Library Guild (JLG)—a Media Source Inc. company — sponsors the Sister Sally Daly Memorial grant in partnership with the Catholic Library Association (CLA). - February 08, 2017 - Junior Library Guild
Choose2Luv, Inc. Partnering with the CIAA and Coca-Cola Bottling CO. Consolidated to Provide Empowerment Training to College Students
Choose2Luv, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, is partnering with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated to offer Youth Empowerment Training to 48 select college campus leaders. The training program is designed to equip young people... - February 08, 2017 - Choose2Luv, Inc.
Unusual Conference to Explore Soundtrack of the Ancient World
A new multi-disciplinary field of study provides a compelling understanding of what sound and music were doing for people in antiquity. - February 07, 2017 - The OTS Foundation
Celebrating The San Diego Jewish Film Festival's 27th Season The Joyce Forum: A Day Of Short Films
A Special Presentation of 23 Short Films, February 13, 2017 @ Arclight La Jolla Cinemas. - February 03, 2017 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
2017 Pennsylvania Bigfoot Camping Adventure Fund Raiser
This three day outdoor event will feature lectures, workshop presentations, Bigfoot related films, A Cookout, Vendors, Live Music, Hikes and outings in which proceeds will benefit three Fayette County Pennsylvania Charities. - February 03, 2017 - Pennsylvania Cryptozoology Society
GAPA Strongly Condemns Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders
The Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) strongly condemns the anti-immigrant and xenophobic Executive Orders issued last week by President Trump. The orders (1) revive the “Secure Communities” immigration enforcement program, which was previously criticized for promoting racial profiling... - February 01, 2017 - Gay Asian Pacific Alliance
Partnership for Dads Presents the 17th Annual Fathers Conference
Partnership for Dads hosts 17th Annual Fathers Conference - "Recognizing the Modern Dad" with keynote address by award winning WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn. They will explore the new standard for dads and what this means for the lives of their children, families, and on society as a whole. - January 28, 2017 - Partnership for Dads
Statewide Health Literacy Initiative Receives Sponsorship from Florida Blue Foundation
The Florida Literacy Coalition announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $300,000 grant by the Florida Blue Foundation to continue the Florida Health Literacy Initiative. This program provides local literacy, family literacy and adult English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs with... - January 27, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
The Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired Awards Grants Totaling $21,000
The Travelers Protective Association assists 48 individuals in 23 different states. - January 27, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Angelique Espinoza, Kim Felton, and Sue Heilbronner to be Honored as YWCA Community Champions
YWCA Boulder County announced today that Angelique Espinoza, Kim Felton, and Sue Heilbronner will be honored as YWCA Community Champions at YWCA’s annual Cabaret Gala. The Cabaret Gala will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the University of Colorado... - January 27, 2017 - YWCA Boulder County
Vegan Athletes to Flex Muscles at AZ Vegetarian Food Festival
Belying the myth that world-class athletes must consume animal protein in order to build muscles, this weekend’s Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival will showcase a number of ripped competitors who fuel their feats with plant-based diets. The festival takes place at the Scottsdale Civic Center... - January 26, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Ears as Well as Taste Buds to be Romanced at AZ Vegetarian Food Festival
A one-man, barefoot, jam band is just one of several musical delights on tap at this weekend’s Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place at the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. - January 26, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
NYC’S Warshow Angels Perform Acoustic Shows for CFEI's Home On The Range Benefit at the AZ Vegetarian Food Festival
Warshow Angels frontman Kneel Cohn will perform two special acoustic shows at the 3rd annual Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival taking place at the Scottsdale Civic Centre Amphitheater on January 28th & 29th. Cohn is promoting CFEI’s ‘Home On The Range’, a benefit compilation CD... - January 25, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
U.S. Veg Corp's AZ Vegetarian Food Festival to Deliver Champion Athletes and Cooking Demos to Scottsdale
A silver medalist in cycling will be one of dozens of headliners at the third annual Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival to be held at the Scottsdale Civic Center’s outdoor amphitheater, January 28-29. Dotsie Bausch, who scored a silver medal as part of Team USA’s track cycling squad at... - January 24, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
FARM USA Named Partner for AZ Veg Food Fest
A group that strives to create a kinder world has been named the charity partner for the Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival. FARM USA, whose acronym stands for Farm Animal Rights Movement, will receive raffle proceeds generated at the 3rd annual vegan food and lifestyle event at the Scottsdale Civic... - January 24, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Love in Lipsi: Sharing One of Greece’s Best Kept Secrets
Love in Lipsi has officially announced a new wedding and special event planning service for couples who wish to have an intimate and exclusive Greek island wedding in Lipsi, Greece. - January 24, 2017 - Love in Lipsi
The Food Bank of South Jersey Aims to Tackle Hunger with “Souper Bowl” Celebrations
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has announced their Super Bowl-inspired initiative to tackle hunger by encouraging individuals to host a Souper Bowl Party where they can host a food drive and/or fundraiser to benefit FBSJ. Participants are invited to submit their celebration as a #KickOffForKindness Watch Party through Born This Way Foundation for a chance to be thanked with Lady Gaga tickets. - January 20, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Veterans and Families Give Top Ratings to R4 Alliance Member Non-Profits
National non-profit R4 Alliance announced today that a recent online scientific study of military veterans, their families, and supporters offered exceptionally high evaluations of member organizations’ providing recreation and wellness programs. “R4 has always set out to recruit... - January 17, 2017 - R4 Alliance
2017 is Year of the MAGS
Mags, middle aged girls talking about MAGS stuff, now taking over the world. - January 14, 2017 - Middle Aged Girls #mags
“For More”: New Jersey YMCAs Come Together to Affirm Healthy Communities
Local YMCAs Hold Statewide Wellness Event to Promote Positive Personal Change and Community Health. - January 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
A Day with OHEL to Remember the Love and Sacrifice of Renee Jeret
Renee Jeret was a loving wife and mother who touched the lives of all who knew her. What many do not know, is that Renee was also a dedicated and loving OHEL foster parent. Together with her husband Yossi, they forever enriched and transformed the lives of many children, who came from homes of... - January 13, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Our Lives Projected: The San Diego Jewish Film Festival Launches Their 27th Season
February 8-19, 2017 - January 12, 2017 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
OHEL Provides Chanukah Warmth to so Many
At OHEL, Chanukah starts early with the Annual Toy Drive. Together with the Daniella Moffson Foundation and many local schools, hundreds of gifts were donated to the children and families of OHEL. And this was just the beginning. The start of Chanukah saw the many residents in OHEL Bais Ezra and... - January 11, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Life; Fully Engaged
OHEL’s Morris Pinsky Simcha Program Helps Match-Up People with Disabilities—and Change Community Perception of Mental Illness and Disability The young man or woman you meet in shul or at a social event doesn’t seem much different than your typical thirty something. Every shul,... - January 11, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Las Vegas Business Leader Siloh Moses Shares Secrets of Success
Las Vegas entrepreneur Siloh Moses explains how gratitude and humbleness can have a profound impact on business. - January 07, 2017 - Siloh Moses
Build More Than Muscle at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to visit January 2 -8 - January 06, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Securing the Boat Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Securing the Boat” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - January 02, 2017 - America's Boating Channel
The Medal of Hope Society Names President-Elect Donald J. Trump as a Recipient of the Medal of Hope
Today, The Medal of Hope Society, a grassroots organization comprised of wounded combat veterans and a Gold Star father, announced that President-elect Donald J. Trump as a recipient of The Medal of Hope. The Medal of Hope is The Medal of Hope Society’s highest honor, presented to U.S. - December 29, 2016 - HeroHope.org
New Report Highlights Threats to Human Rights and Nature’s Rights in the San Francisco Bay Area and Worldwide
In December 2016, Earth Law Center (ELC) released its second annual report detailing co-violations of human rights and nature’s rights around the globe (available at: http://bit.ly/ELCCoVi). As put forth by the report, humans and nature possess fundamental and inalienable rights. Rights... - December 29, 2016 - Earth Law Center
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Mooring and Shoreline Landing Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Mooring and Shoreline Landing” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - December 27, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
In the New Year Resolve … to Meditate … to Achieve
3 masterclasses - Relaxation & meditation techniques for well-being and awakening inner potential - December 21, 2016 - The Heartfulness Institute
Pottawatomie County Third County in Kansas Certified as ACT Work Ready Community
The Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) has worked with local community leaders, educators and employers to certify Pottawatomie county as an ACT Work Ready Community. The ACT website shows that Pottawatomie County is the third county in the state to join over 140... - December 21, 2016 - Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Docking Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Docking” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - December 20, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
The Travelers Protective Association Honors Police Officer
St. Louis-based organization recognizes Pennsylvania officer's dedication with award. - December 20, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Preparing for Arrival Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Preparing for Arrival” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - December 15, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
The Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival is Returning for Its Third Year Better Than Ever
Is there such a thing as humane meat? Can you follow the super-trendy “paleo” diet and still be a vegan? These and other questions will be explored at the third annual Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival, January 28-29, 2017 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. “Last... - December 15, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
#ServingHopeLV Serves 4,200 Meals for Gobble Gobble Give on Thanksgiving Day
Gobble Gobble Give enlisted #ServingHopeLV for their Las Vegas Thanksgiving meal. #ServingHopeLV more-than-doubled last year's total plates served with a total of 4,200 meals. - December 14, 2016 - Siloh Moses
#ServingHopeLV Teamed Up with HUD to Serve 5,000 Low-Income Families in Summer of Feeding Program
Many low-income families in Las Vegas - including senior citizens and children - face hunger as a daily reality. #ServingHopeLV teamed up with HUD to help eliminate hunger in Southern Nevada. - December 10, 2016 - Siloh Moses
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Man Overboard Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Man Overboard” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - December 10, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
OHEL Breaks New Ground in Confronting Stigma
A capacity crowd of 1,100 OHEL friends, supporters and family members packed the grand ballroom of New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square on Sunday, November 20th to mark OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala themed “If OHEL’S Walls Could Talk.” OHEL’s new feature... - December 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Brent W. Thompson Named 2016 Winner of Islands Society’s “Lowcountry in the Asian Century Essay Contest”
Military attorney stationed at Schofield Barracks wins first place in national essay competition. - December 07, 2016 - Pacific Islands Society
#ServingHopeLV Recognized by NV State Governor Brian Sandoval for Work with Las Vegas Homeless Population
#ServingHope LV, which served over 64,000 meals to the Las Vegas homeless population in 2016, was recognized for outstanding service to the community. - December 06, 2016 - Siloh Moses
#ServingHopeLV Founder Wins "Hometown Hero" Contest for Work with Las Vegas Homeless Population
Siloh Moses, the founder of #ServingHopeLV, is recognized for his work with the homeless community in Las Vegas in Cox Communication Media’s "Hometown Hero" contest. - December 06, 2016 - Siloh Moses
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Anchoring a Boat Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Anchoring a Boat” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - December 05, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
#ServingHopeLV Teams Up with One Warm Coat to Provide 287 Gently Used Coats to Less Fortunate in Las Vegas
Las Vegas’s dropping winter temperatures and winter winds are unforgiving for those who do not have somewhere warm to go home. #ServingHopeLV helped raise gently used coats that will help 287 people protect themselves from the elements this winter. - December 02, 2016 - Siloh Moses
Roswell Mardi Gras Ball to Boost Local Causes and Holiday Gift-Giving
The Second Annual Roswell Mardi Gras Ball fundraiser is coming up February 25, 2017, to benefit both Skyland Trail and Roswell Woman’s Club. And, come tax-time, it could bring a welcome deduction - because all ticket purchases are fully tax deductible! - December 01, 2016 - The Voilà Foundation
#ServingHopeLV Founder Wins Entrepreneur Pitch Contest for His Concept for Non-Profit Restaurant
#ServingHopeLV, founder Siloh Moses wins "Get Started" Entrepreneur pitch contest put on by Inc. Magazine, Cox Media, and Vegas Inc Magazine for his idea of a non-profit restaurant, Fork & Spoon LV. - December 01, 2016 - Siloh Moses
"Las Vegas Sun" Reporter Interviews Founder of #ServingHopeLV, Revealing What It Really Feels Like to be Homeless
Siloh Moses, the founder of grassroots organization #ServingHopeLV - which is dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in Las Vegas - tells "Las Vegas Sun" reporter Andrea Domanick what it really feels like to be homeless and how the community can help. - December 01, 2016 - Siloh Moses
#ServingHopeLV Completes Their First Backpack Drive for Title I Elementary School with Success
#ServingHopeLV, an organization dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in Las Vegas, presented over 950 backpacks stuffed with school supplies and hygiene supplies to students at Title I elementary school in a surprise assembly. - November 30, 2016 - Siloh Moses
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Stopping a Boat on Plane Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Stopping a Boat on Plane” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 30, 2016 - America's Boating Channel