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OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala - If OHEL’s Walls Could Talk: Honoring OHEL’s Builders, Pioneers, Advocates
If OHEL’s Walls Could Talk is the theme of OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala, on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm at the New York Marriott Marquis. It speaks to both the cries for help, and the words of comfort that OHEL provides, and the new walls of the Jaffa Family Campus that will enable... - October 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society
The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency
1st Citizen Delivers an Alternative to Failed Party Politics
In a reaction to the presidential debate held last week, First Citizen released a short video entitled “Politics As Usual.” - October 07, 2016 - The Hotchkiss Group LLC
The Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training Widens Its Scope in Educating Mental Health Practitioners in New York
OHEL is proud to announce that the Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training is one of the first institutions to be recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for both Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. - October 07, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Edward Pinchiff Talks to Sunset Beach Residents
Huntington Beach City Council candidate talks to residents about Sunset Beach issues. - October 07, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Life Jackets Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “LIFE JACKETS” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 06, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA Arts Week
YMCA Arts Week is celebrated every October. - October 04, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Huntington Beach Seniors Enjoy Senior Saturday
Huntington Beach City Council candidate Edward Pinchiff was honored to talk to HB seniors at the annual Senior Saturday event at the HB Pier. - October 03, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture Read Juvintation Day
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors. This year’s lineup strikes a balance of arts and intellect, ideas and imagination, history and humor, and also will include spirited discussions about cyber wars, politics, the economy and the military. - September 30, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Launches
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) announces the launch of its new Digital Media Library (DML) online at www.uspsdml.org and as a free mobile app. The USPS DML has been developed to serve as a showcase and repository for digital media focused on boating safety and safe boating... - September 30, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture Foodies at the Farm at Leichtag Commons
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors in their fields including: Jennifer Weiner, Rich Cohen, Shep Gordon, Samuel M. Katz, Todd Buchholz, Dov Waxman, Daniel Oppenheimer, Nina Tassler, Peter Himmelman and Fred Kaplan. This year’s lineup strikes a balance of arts and intellect, ideas and imagination, history and humor, and also will include spirited discussions about cyber wars. - September 29, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Great Old Broads for Wilderness “Wild for Wilderness Online Auction” Kicks Off October 31st–November 13th with Gear, Getaways, and Goodies Galore
Great Old Broads for Wilderness invites you to do your “bid” for wilderness at the 12th annual Wild for Wilderness Online Auction, going live Monday, October 31 through Sunday, November 13, 2016. This celebrated auction features adventure trips and vacation getaways, hosted homestays,... - September 29, 2016 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Exchange Club of Norwalk General Membership Meeting
The Exchange Club of Norwalk will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, (04/05/17) at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center located at 99 East Avenue in Norwalk. Norwalk Planning & Zoning Director Steven Kleppin will be the guest speaker. Free to members, guests pay $30.00, which includes dinner. The... - September 26, 2016 - Norwalk Exchange Club
A Preview Event Launches 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair with New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner
To launch San Diego’s internationally recognized, 22nd Annual, San Diego Jewish Book Fair, a preview event will be held on Thursday, October 20th with #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, author of soon-to-be-released, "Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing. - September 25, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Fitting The Description Statement on Fatal Shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by Police in Charlotte, NC: Law Enforcement Must Stop "Shoot-to-Kill" for Suspects of Color
Fitting The Description founder and executive director Charles Belk issued the following statement about the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. “While we understand policing the streets of our great nation is a very difficult job ... law enforcement has proven its ability to apprehend the most dangerous of suspects, alive. Local law enforcement must end their ‘shoot to kill’ tactic, even when that encounter involves an armed suspect.” - September 25, 2016 - Fitting The Description
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports 7th Grade Students with Free Memberships
7th Grade Students are Welcome at The Gateway Family YMCA - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Joins Welcoming America to Celebrate Welcoming Week
YMCA Provides Open House in Support of Welcoming Week, September 16 - 25 - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kiddie Run Sponsored by The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA presents a Kiddie Run as part of the Union Township Chamber’s Sixth Annual Mayor’s Weekend Run. - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Joins National Adult Day Services Association to Celebrate National Adult Day Services Week
YMCA Provides Support of Adult Day Services Week in September - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Tennessee Funds Innovative Approach to Combating Diabetes and Obesity
REAL Certified Program Ensures Participating Eateries Offer Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Menu Items - September 19, 2016 - United States Healthful Food Council
Counter Terrorism, Economics, Cyber Attacks and Politics at the Highly Anticipated 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Saturday, October 29 – Sunday, November 6, 2016
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors in their fields including: Jennifer Weiner, Rich Cohen, Shep Gordon, Samuel M. Katz, Todd Buchholz, Dov Waxman, Daniel Oppenheimer, Nina Tassler, Peter Himmelman and Fred Kaplan. - September 19, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial Dedication
The dedication ceremony for the Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial took place on Patriots Day, September 11. - September 18, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus
US and Caribbean Rotary Members Deliver Surgical Microscope to a Hospital in Jamaica
Put a few heads together from Central Florida, TN, and Jamaica for dinner, add $87,000 from Rotarians from all of the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, and what do have two years later? - September 16, 2016 - Rotary District 6980
Food Bank of South Jersey Delivers Record-Setting 170,000 Summer Meals
Strong Support from Volunteer and Business Communities Enable FBSJ Staff to Reach Milestone - September 14, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Travelers Protective Association to Hold First Annual "Hear to Win" Fundraiser
St. Louis organization to raise money for its scholarship fund. - September 14, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Rancho Penasquitos Town Council to Hold Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Event on Sept 24, 2016, 9-11 Am
The City of San Diego’s Office of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Rancho de los Peñasquitos Town Council and other local public safety departments and organizations, will host an emergency preparedness outreach event on September 24, 2016. - September 13, 2016 - Rancho Penasquitos Town Council
Inaugural North Carolina Fine Wines Competition
Jay Raffaldini, President of the North Carolina Fine Wines Society, invites his fellow winemakers of 100% North Carolina grown and vinified grapes to participate in a mogul event for the industry. - September 12, 2016 - Fine Wines of NC
Huntington Beach Mayor Endorses City Council Candidate Edward Pinchiff
The Mayor of Huntington Beach, California, Jim Katapodis, has announced his endorsement and support of City Council candidate Edward Pinchiff in the upcoming election. - September 11, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
Announcing Prototyping the Future - October 28-29, 2016
Announcing Conference focusing on how the Smart Cities revolution is fundamentally transforming the communities in which we all live, work, and play. - September 10, 2016 - UIX Global
At the Start of the New School Year, OHEL’s Dr. Norman Blumenthal Provides a Breadth of Teacher Training to Northern New Jersey Schools
OHEL provides a breadth of school-based services which include teacher workshops and training seminars that addresses issues from bullying prevention, challenges of trauma, mental health awareness, to optimizing the school environment so that children of divorce can better thrive. On August 31st... - September 09, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Status of Law Enforcement Relations with the Indianapolis Mental Health Community
Unfortunately, the criminal justice system has become an all too common endpoint for those committing minor crimes but also suffering from mental illness. So what is the answer? Captain Lorenzo Lewis, Community Outreach Officer for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will hold a forum to answer questions from mental health consumers on Friday, September 9th as part of the 2016 Annual KEY Consumer Conference in Indianapolis, IN. - September 09, 2016 - KEY Consumer Organization
12th Annual Par Fore Kids Pro-Am Golf Tournament to Benefit Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton
Professional and amateur golfers from around the Lowcountry will gather on Monday, September 19th for the 12th Annual "Par Fore Kids" Pro-Am Tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton. Graciously hosted once again at the May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff, this... - September 02, 2016 - Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Schedule for "Hunger Action Month" Events
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) today announced a series of fundraising and community service events to be held throughout September in support of Hunger Action Month – Feeding America’s nationwide campaign to engage the public to make a difference in the fight against... - September 02, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
U.S. Veg Corp Launches the First Annual California Vegetarian Food Festival this Fall
Acclaimed boutique production company, U.S. Veg Corp, will be launching the first annual California Vegetarian Food Festival in Los Angeles on November 13, 2016 at the illustrious Raleigh Studios Hollywood. U.S. Veg Corp is the production company behind the consistently popular NYC Vegetarian Food Festival and the Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival. - August 29, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Edward Pinchiff Joins the Huntington Beach City Council Race
Edward Pinchiff is officially a Candidate for Huntington Beach City Council - August 29, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
New Gynecological Exam Table Provides Relief for Expectant Women in Rural Nicaragua
Donation from Dr. Vanessa Jones improves patient and physician experience. - August 28, 2016 - Comunidad Connect
OHEL’s Retreat to Bushkill Inn Provides Inspiration, and Renewal to Those with Psychiatric Disabilities
OHEL’s Annual Summer Trip Brings Hope and Happiness Into the New Year This past week, OHEL’s Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) went on a 3 day retreat to Bushkill Inn, in the Poconos. Over 120individuals andstaff participated in the trip, all of whom live in an OHEL residence or in... - August 27, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Trickle Up and the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Partner to Deliver High-Quality, Transformational Livelihood Support to Thousands of Refugees
The U.S. government, through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, has awarded nearly US$500,000 to Trickle Up to provide technical assistance to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This assistance will support 37,000 refugees worldwide to improve their livelihoods and overcome extreme poverty. - August 24, 2016 - Trickle Up
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Safety Around Water Program Helps Elizabeth Kids Have the Best Summer Ever
Free water safety lessons offered during August in Elizabeth, NJ. - August 22, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Charity Giveaway
Bellafina Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate company and social enterprise that donates 100% of its profits to children's charities, is celebrating its 6-year anniversary with a Fan's Choice Charity Giveaway. Fans may vote for one of six children's charities on the company's Facebook page. - August 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
OHEL Bais Ezra’s Hillcrest Residence Celebrate 15 Year Anniversary
The residents of OHEL Bais Ezra’s Hillcrest residence recently celebrated their 15th anniversary in a home filled with love, laughter and fun. The Hillcrest ladies live active and thriving lives together, enjoying daily programs, day trips, birthdays, and living fulfilled lives. When the... - August 11, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Touro Social Work Graduate Wins OHEL’s Inaugural Distinguished Community Service Award
Jonathan (Yoni) Benedek, MSW, who graduated from the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) on June 16, has been awarded the inaugural OHEL Distinguished Community Service Award, as well as the National Association of Social Workers-New York City Chapter (NASW-NYC) Student Award. The... - August 11, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
American Autism Association's Back to School Bash
The American Autism Association is excited to announce a Back to School Bash for all the families impacted by autism in the New York local community. Members of the local autism community of New York City have been invited to receive sensory-friendly school supplies for children with autism from... - August 11, 2016 - American Autism Association
Save the Date: Food Waste Weekend
Weekend of September 23-25, 2016 Set Aside for America’s Clergy Across the Faith Spectrum to Give Sermons on Food Waste - August 10, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
The Travelers Protective Association Awards Grants Totaling $22,750
St. Louis organization distributes money from its national trust. - August 10, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
The Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Foundation provides funding for Summer Camp. - August 07, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
CHERP™ Answers Parents’ Most Worrisome Question - What Happens to Your Kids If You Die
A new legal, self-help product hits the market today that aims to give parents peace of mind around the common worry of what would happen to their kids if something happens to them. The Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP™, is an emergency response action plan designed by mother,... - August 04, 2016 - Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP
Basketball Travelers and Mountain West Conference Announce Strategic Partn
Basketball Travelers Inc. (BTI) and the Mountain West Conference (Basketball) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership focused on enhancing the experience for men’s and women’s basketball teams to participate in a series of collegiate competitions. Going forward, Mountain West... - August 03, 2016 - Basketball Travelers, Inc.
Food Bank of South Jersey Posts Stellar Result for American Institute of Baking Audit
Non-Profit Organization’s 940 Score Ranks in Top 5% of Food Banks Nationally - August 03, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey