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Help for At-Risk Students--1st Gen Summit, 4/9/16

The 1st Gen College Student Summit that happened this weekend is the fourth and has grown from fewer than 50 students the first year to over 250 from 30 colleges and universities this year -- with a waiting list. 1st gens are hungry for this support, as are the administrators, advisors, faculty and others who work to support the special needs of this vulnerable population. The day-long summit featured workshops, a keynote and other formal activities. - April 10, 2016 - Class Action

From The China Study to TV’s Big Medicine: Celebrity Doctors to Speak at U.S. Veg Corp's 6th NYC Veg Fest

A roster of eight highly credentialed physicians will grace the stages at the sixth annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. Festival co-founder and organizer Sarah Gross said the medical emphasis at this year’s... - April 10, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Youth Gospel Association Makes Plans for New Family Help Center

Youth Gospel Association has announced their making plans for a new family help center that will provide meals and basic education to underprivileged youth and their families. - April 09, 2016 - Frizzy's LTD

Equine Engagement Workshop Kicks-Off ASPCA Help a Horse Day at Peaceful Acres Horses | April 23, 2016

Understand Horses & Discover The Perfect (Rescued) Equine Partner to Adopt or Sponsor. - April 09, 2016 - Susan Kayne

Not My Candidate LLC Brings Political Passion to the Fashion Industry

Not My Candidate, a Kansas City company, offers political merchandise to help people express their frustration with American politics. They operate under the premise that most Americans vote against the candidates rather than for them. During one of the more controversial presidential primaries, there has been a high demand for clothing that helps customers express their political opinions. Not My Candidate products are available at NotMyCandidate.com and on Zazzle.com/notmycandidate. - April 07, 2016 - Not My Candidate LLC

U.S. Veg Corp's Plant-Based Cheese Competition Arrives in NYC

If non-dairy cheese sounds like an oxymoron, you may wish to head over to the Big Cheese for a palate-expanding experience. V Spot Organic Restaurant (on St. Mark’s Place) will host a vegan cheese competition Tuesday, April 12, 7-9 p.m. - April 07, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Save Our Cemeteries Announces Second Lecture of 2016

"Beautiful, Historic and Unique Metairie Cemetery" a Lecture by Jerry Schoen - April 07, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries

Aging Life Care Experts, Helping Make the Difference Between Aging and Aging Well

Bridget Ritossa of Careplan Geriatric Care Managers in Beachwood will participate in National Aging Life Care™ Month by reaching out to families and older adults in the community proving education and assistance with helping keep this rapidly growing population safe and at home. Aging Life Care Professionals provide guidance and advocacy for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. With a specialized focus on issues related to aging. - April 07, 2016 - Careplan Geriatric Care Managers

PHM-CEE Delivers Nearly $1m USD of Life Saving Cancer Medicines to Macedonia Patients

Less than one year old PHM-CEE, a Macedonia NGO, leads in helping cancer patients fight the disease. - April 07, 2016 - PHM-CEE

Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust Awards $15,000 Grant to Food Bank of South Jersey

Funding Enables Hunger-Relief Organization to Deliver Food Assistance to 3000 Veterans Annually - April 06, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey

Colorado Becomes 3rd State to Pass #AutoErase Legislation

Wrongful arrest of Hollywood entertainment industry exec, Charles Belk, is inspiring automatic expungement legislation across the nation. Colorado becomes the third state to pass #AutoErase legislation which requires that arrest records are automatically erased of innocent individuals wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity. The bill, HB16-1265 – “Expungement of Arrest Records Based On Mistaken Identity,” was introduced and championed by Rep. Jovan Melton and Rep. Daneya Esgar. - April 06, 2016 - Fitting The Description

Healthcare, Parent, and Faith Organizations Join Together for the First Time to Discuss Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy

Meet, Eat, & Discover: Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy, a luncheon and conversation on April 7, will bring together for the first time North Carolina’s healthcare, parent and faith organizations to explore how children’s health is directly impacted by our reliance on... - April 06, 2016 - Mothers & Others for Clean Air, a program of the American Lung Association of the Southeast

World Index of Moral Freedom 2016 Published

The Netherlands top the world ranking with 91.70 out of 100 points. Among the most morally free countries, Uruguay and Portugal score surprisingly high. USA only seventh, just after Spain and before Germany and Canada. Saudi Arabia closes the list as the 160th country, scoring under 10 points. Islamic, communist and small Central American countries perform poorly. Russia and the former Soviet Union have middle or low scores. - April 04, 2016 - Foundation for the Advancement of Liberty

Charles Belk Named a National Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalist

Entertainment Industry Exec turned Advocate for basic human rights recognized for his national criminal justice reform efforts. Ford Motor Company and Tom Joyner Foundation announced that Charles Belk, Founder and Executive Director of Fitting The Description, is one of ten Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalists, as part of a national campaign honoring the outstanding achievements of ordinary people performing extraordinary work in the African American community. - April 03, 2016 - Fitting The Description

Full Court Press on Federal Justice Officials in Colorado

Prosecutors and Judges Could Not Withstand Judiciary Committee Investigation, Says A Just Cause - April 01, 2016 - A Just Cause

Wine on Wheels 2016 to Benefit Wheeling Forward

What: Join Wheeling Forward on April 16th for the Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting and Silent Auction featuring over 200 wines served by over 60 of New York City's most esteemed sommeliers to benefit Wheeling Forward. Tasty bites will be provided by local restaurants. Also there will be 4 fast track... - March 31, 2016 - Wheeling Forward

Congressman Danny Davis of Illinois Gives an Exclusive Interview from Washington D.C. on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill

Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C., Says Advocacy Group, A Just Cause. - March 31, 2016 - A Just Cause

Interfaith Older Adult Programs Hosts Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser

Interfaith Older Adult Programs is hosting its third annual Wine & Beer Tasting at The Basilica on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 6:30 - 9pm at The Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th Street in Milwaukee. Guests will enjoy sampling fine wines, craft beers, appetizers and desserts, and an opportunity to win a great selection of raffle prizes. All proceeds will benefit Interfaith South Shore Regiona's Older Adult Programs. Visit www.my.interfaithmilw.org - March 31, 2016 - Interfaith Southshore Regional

Mastic Beach Village’s "Operation Take-Back" Continues

The joint effort between the Village of Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department has led to arrests and evictions in Mastic Beach Village. - March 31, 2016 - Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach

Rahway Branch Announces Director of Healthy Living

The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch announces promotion of Peter Arce. - March 31, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Aims to Bring Out the Wow! Factor in Local Kids During 25th Annual Healthy Kids Day®

Event helps kids stay active and keep learning all summer long. - March 31, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Frizzy’s LTD Announces Availability of Treestamp.com

Treestamp.com - Today, Erica Ziegler-Roberts, President of Frizzy’s LTD, announced beta testing of their new Social Marketing Fundraising site is complete and the site is now readily available to the general public. The site, Treestamp.com, is a crowdfunding site that helps non-profits,... - March 31, 2016 - Frizzy's LTD

The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in Five Days of Action for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

April is Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. - March 30, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Going Places Network Launches to Enhance Women’s Career Success

Dress for Success SW Florida and the Walmart Foundation provide mentorship. - March 30, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL

Disabled Parenting Project Announces Launch of Online Community

The Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) is the first of its kind online community to connect disabled parents as well as those considering parenthood. The DPP will serve as an information clearinghouse and interactive space for discussion and connection. - March 25, 2016 - Disabled Parenting Project

RVA Arts Community Launches “Impressions of Courage,” A World Record Honoring Those Affected by Cancer

A press conference in Scott's Addition this Thursday will preview the biggest arts undertaking Richmond, Va has ever seen - a 1000-foot collograph to honor those whose lives have been affected by cancer. - March 24, 2016 - Art on Wheels

Tickets Now Available for "A Fashion Night in Black & White"

Spectacular evening to support Dress for Success SW Florida. - March 23, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL

American Diabetes Association Alert Day — a Prediabetes Wake Up Call

The Gateway Family YMCA encourages its residents to understand their risks of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. - March 22, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Save Our Cemeteries Calls for Volunteers for Cemetery Clean-Up

Cemetery Preservation Organization Reschedules Phase II Clean-up of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. - March 19, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries

Food Bank of South Jersey Seeks Additional Sites for Summer Feeding Program

SFP Assures Children in Low-Income Areas Receive Nutritious Meals during School Vacation - March 19, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey

Bluffton Resident Named Beaufort County Representative for Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)

The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that Bridgette Frazier has been been selected as the Beaufort County Representative at Young Democrats of South Carolina. A resident of Bluffton, Frazier has volunteered for several state and local campaigns,... - March 16, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region

Canadian and Chinese Indie Music Fuse in Toronto: A World Away is Almost Here

Co-hosted by Emerging Young Artists and Art Calorie Studio, "A World Away Concert" will feature more than ten independent musicians in many genres (including Blues, Soul, Rock, Indie Folk, and Pop), and is poised to begin a dialogue between East and West. "A World Away" will be held in Toronto’s Daniel Spectrum on April 9, 2016. - March 16, 2016 - Emerging Young Artists

Hampton Resident Named Hampton County Representative for Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)

The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that John Polk has been been selected as the Hampton County Representative at Young Democrats of South Carolina. Born and reared in Hampton County, Polk is a veteran political operative and South Carolina Historian. - March 16, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region

YDSC | Sea Islands Region Solicits Applicants for New Jasper and Colleton County Positions

The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC | Sea Islands Region) is excited to announce the creation of two new positions on its executive council: Jasper County Representative and Colleton County Representative. All young democrats who are full-time residents in those... - March 15, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region

Young Democrats of South Carolina Relaunches Sea Islands Region

Sea Islands Region will provide young people in Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties with the opportunity to become thought leaders on political, economic, social, and environmental issues. - March 15, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region

Mastic Beach Village Comprehensive Plan Has Begun

The first Steering Committee Meeting for the Village Mastic Beach Comprehensive Plan was run by Wendel and Vision Long Island. They outlined the process for the upcoming months in Mastic Beach Village. - March 12, 2016 - Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach

YDSC | Sea Islands Launches New Website for Young Democrats in Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties, South Carolina

New site provides a platform for young people to make their voices heard on contemporary issues impacting the Lowcountry. - March 12, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region

Hilton Head Island Resident Named Region Chair for Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)

The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that Michael Edward Walsh has been selected as its new Region Chair. A full-time resident of Hilton Head Island, Walsh has volunteered on a number of national and state campaigns, including the 2008 Barack Obama... - March 12, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region

Rescue Alert - Chi Chi the Quadruple Amputee Golden Retriever Comes Home to America

On Friday the Golden Retriever who was tortured and left for dead in a trash bag in Korea, will conclude her overseas journey and begin her new life at home in the United States. Chi Chi (which means “loving”, in Korean) will arrive at LAX at 1:30PM PST, accompanied by her Korean caretaker, and veterinarian. Before she is united with her new family in Arizona, members of the press are invited to to film the “Welcome Home” celebration. - March 11, 2016 - Animal Rescue Media Education

Four Course Vegan Truffle Dinner Comes to Brooklyn

Meatless Monday is moving to Wednesday in Greenpoint next week, so that the star ingredient can be at its freshest. Chef Timothy Pakron will present Gusto Del Tartufo highlighting what he calls “one of the most exquisite foods available to humans”: the truffle. Patrons at Toby... - March 11, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Save Our Cemeteries to Clean-Up Lafayette Cemetery #1

Cemetery Preservation Organization Teams with the Industrial Asset Management Council to Beautify Historic Uptown Cemetery - March 11, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries

Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Gives an Exclusive Interview on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill

Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2016 - A Just Cause

March 10, 2016 Proclaimed as Charles Belk Day in Durham, North Carolina

William V. “Bill” Bell, Mayor of the City of Durham, North Carolina, has proclaimed Thursday, March 10, 2016 as “Charles Belk and Justified AutoErasure Day” in Durham and encourage all citizens to recognize and appreciate the protection of the good name of innocent people. - March 10, 2016 - Fitting The Description

US Marine Corps Veteran Ruben Payan, Jr. to Attempt Summit of K2; Payan to Lead Expedition for Powerful Human’s Climb for Humanity

US Marine Corps Veteran Ruben Payan, Jr. to Attempt Summit of K2; Payan to lead expedition for Powerful Human’s Climb for Humanity; Expedition Member Lhakpa Sherpa attempting record as youngest and only climber to summit K2 three times - March 09, 2016 - Powerful Human

Giving a Gift of Flowers is a Thoughtful and Honorable Way to Celebrate Women’s Day, March 8

Women’s Day Holiday, observed annually worldwide on March 8, is a time to express respect, appreciation and love and to celebrate women’s achievements. Around the world, many people give fresh flowers to their mothers, wives, grandmothers and daughters, as well as coworkers, teachers... - March 08, 2016 - Womens Day Holiday

Recent Headlines Within Civic & Social Organizations

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