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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
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
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.
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
#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
VICE.com Reporter Stops by #ServingHopeLV & Finds Inspiration in Their Mission to Feed the Less Fortunate
VICE.com reporter Ocean Malandra stopped by #GiveBackMondays, a weekly event held by #ServingHopeLV, an organization dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in Las Vegas, where he found himself inspired. - November 29, 2016 - Siloh Moses
Celebrate Family Caregivers During November
November is National Family Caregivers Month - November 29, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Hiking Hearts Sponsors Choose-To-Heal Photo Shoot for Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Memorial Hosted by A Butterfly's Journey
Hiking Hearts, a Boston-based charitable organization and leader in philanthropic hiking, is reaching out to help A Butterfly’s Journey To a New Normal (ABJ), out of Newburyport, MA, to help heal grief using photography at The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Annual Candle Lighting. - November 27, 2016 - A Butterfly's Journey To A New Normal
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Maneuvering on Plane Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Maneuvering on Plane” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 25, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Getting on Plane Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Getting on Plane” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 22, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Ice House Entrepreneurship Program Brings Support, Leadership to Manhattan Area Businesses
The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is an 8 week course designed to inspire and engage participants in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset as an essential life skill. - November 17, 2016 - Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Pivot Turn Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Pivot Turn” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 15, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Joetta Clark Diggs’ Senior Olympics to be Held at The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Points Branch chosen as participating location. - November 14, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Family Week
Bring your family to the YMCA Open House. - November 13, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Team OHEL Keeps on Running at TCS NYC Marathon
Sunday, November 6th was a bright, brisk fall day that presented people with two choices: to cozy up with hot chocolate and warm sweaters or try and conquer the TCS New York City Marathon. Among those intrepid enough to opt for the latter were a dozen dedicated and inspirational runners comprising... - November 12, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Best Buddies Champion to Host Fundraiser at Yogurtology
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Jessica Boksen, in partnership with her campaign manager Kellie Howard, will host a fundraiser at Yogurtology in South Tampa at 3017 Gandy Blvd on November 9, 2016 from 3-8pm. “We love events like this that get us involved with the... - November 10, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Stopping and Holding Position Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Stopping and Holding Position” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 10, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
The Travelers Protective Association Hosts National Training Session
St. Louis-based organization welcomes staff from 19 states. - November 09, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Annual Fundraising Gala, Viva South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey – the area’s largest emergency food provider – is hosting its fourth annual Viva South Jersey Gala fundraiser on Thursday, November 10, 2016. The event features a Las-Vegas theme complete with charity gambling, live and silent auctions, and dinner/dancing. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of FBSJ’s Champion Against Hunger Award to ShopRite, honoring the supermarket chain’s long-time role in supporting FBSJ’s mission and programs. - November 09, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Music and Much More Comes to the California Vegetarian Food Festival
It’s not all about food and more food at the California Vegetarian Food Festival on November 13th. The festival venue, Raleigh Studios Hollywood, will also be bursting with musical entertainment and high-powered fitness programs. The Grammy Award-winning Timothy Boom will perform his... - November 07, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Steering Basics Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Steering Basics” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 05, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Best Buddies Champion to Host Bowling Event Fundraiser at AMF University Lanes
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of John Schroeder together with his campaign manager, Nick Altieri, will host a Bowling Fundraiser at AMF University Lanes at 13109 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617 on November 12, 2016. Check in starts at 12:30 PM. “John is a major supporter of... - November 05, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Food Bank of South Jersey Names ShopRite 2016 Champion Against Hunger Awardee
ShopRite Honored for Its Long-Time Role in Supporting FBSJ’s Mission. The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced today that it has named ShopRite the 2016 Champion Against Hunger Award recipient. The award will be presented to the owners of ShopRite stores at FBSJ’s annual gala, Viva South Jersey, to be held November 10 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ. - November 05, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
AAUW Celebrates Jane Addams Day on UIC Campus on December 10th
American Association of University Women-Illinois (AAUW-IL) and Illinois Woman’s Press Association (IWPA) are proud to announce the 10th Annual Jane Addams Day Celebration. The event will be held at the UIC Student Center at 1pm on Sat., December 10th, 2016. Join members and guests for the program “Women, Leadership, and Election Politics: Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr” featuring Historian Louise W. Knight, Dr. Annie V. F. Storr and Musician Kristin Lems. - November 04, 2016 - Chicago AAUW
Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods Endorses City of Atlanta’s T-SPLOST Referendum
Organization Representing Eighteen North Atlanta Neighborhood Associations Supports Sales Tax Increase - November 04, 2016 - Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods
North Carolina Fine Wines Society Creates Scholarship Fund
The North Carolina Fine Wines Society has created a Scholarship Fund to be managed by the Winston-Salem Foundation. The North Carolina Fine Wines Society was created to promote the quality of North Carolina Wines and provide financial assistance to students attending NC accredited associate and undergraduate programs in wine related field of studies. - November 02, 2016 - Fine Wines of NC
Giving Back to the Community - The Voilà Foundation Embraces Atlanta
"Giving With Style" - The Voilà Foundation announces its new, non profit 501(c)(3) status for Georgia Charitable Corporations serving the greater metropolitan Atlanta community. - November 01, 2016 - The Voilà Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Teams Up with NJ YMCAS to Kickoff Healthy U
Healthy U is a collaborative partnership between the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA