Civic & Social Organizations Press Releases & News (Page 33)

Partners for the Community at The Gateway Family YMCA

Joann Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - August 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Trauma and Forgiveness, Guil Dudley, PhD & Jungian Analyst (a Saturday Workshop)

The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung at 9:00 am on September 20, 2014 at The Casa (Franciscan Renewal Center), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale (in The St. Agnes Room). Mr. Dudley will be presenting a workshop on "Trauma and Forgiveness." - August 18, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung

The Blessing and Peril of Trauma, Guil Dudley, PhD & Jungian Analyst (a Friday Evening Talk)

The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung at 7:30 pm on September 19, 2014 at The Casa (Franciscan Renewal Center), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale (in The Santa Barbara Room). This Friday evening talk will be presented by Guil Dudley, PhD on "The Blessing and Peril of Trauma." - August 18, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung

The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch Announces School Age Child Care and Camp Director

The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch welcomes Laura Margeotes, School Age Child Care and Camp Director - August 16, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

United For Awakening Announces New Conference on Deliverance with Peter Michael Martinez

United For Awakening is hosting an event to be held at the Hayes Senior Center in Apple Valley, MN. which will feature detailed accounts of the growing phenomena which conference speaker Rev. Peter Michael Martinez characterizes as "the rise of the forces of darkness preceding what many Christians believe is the return of Jesus Christ." - August 14, 2014 - United For Awakening

The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Senior Director of Child Development

The Gateway Family YMCA promotes Lisa Yanez to Senior Director of Child Development. - August 14, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Open

The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation, poster presentation or poster display. - August 14, 2014 - American Venous Forum

American Venous Forum - Registration Still Available: Vein Forum, Fellows Course

The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover attendees' expenses. - August 14, 2014 - American Venous Forum

The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director

The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch welcomes Ariel Lev, Membership Engagement Director. - August 13, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Dean-Callahan Summer Swim-Off and Volleyball Tournament

The Dean-Callahan Scholarship Fund was created to help start a scholarship for Norfolk Public Schools athletes and to help those in need to further their academic careers. This will be known as the “Dean-Callahan Scholarship” in memory of two great Virginia Beach Swim League and Maury High School athletes, Carlton Dean and Joey Callahan. - August 09, 2014 - Dean-Callahan Scholarship Fund

Tally Fiesta 2014 / Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Tally Fiesta's mission is to first, educate North Florida over the Hispanic/Latino culture that exists by bringing everyone together & to celebrate the best way we know how “fiesta-style” with live music, dancers, commerce & food. Second, generate funds to provide the Hispanic community with scholarships/monetary support. Tally Fiesta hopes you can be a part of the celebration at this year’s event. - August 08, 2014 - Tally Fiesta, Inc

Operation Kidsafe International Announces Child Safety Event Coming to the Atlanta Area

You are cordially invited to the Kick off and Press Conference Friday, Aug 8, 2014 at 10am and the Child Safety Fair on Saturday and Sunday Live Music, Food and a face painter will be provided on Saturday. - August 05, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe

Operation Kidsafe Will be in the Matteson, IL Area Aug 9, 2014

Join Sutton Ford, local law enforcement, first responders and Operation Kidsafe for a free child safety fair. Parents can attend this event and at no Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - August 05, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe

The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Free Zumba in Rahway

Free Weekly Zumba at the Rahway Train Station - August 02, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA and United Water Partner for the Arts Community in Rahway

United Water presents donation to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch - August 02, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Upcoming Courses in Venous Disease

The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover attendees' expenses. - July 30, 2014 - American Venous Forum

Tonyehn Verkitus, GiveGab’s Executive Director of Community Citizenship, Appointed to the Alliance for Nonprofit Management Board of Directors

Verkitus brings twelve years of experience in nonprofit management to the Alliance. - July 30, 2014 - GiveGab

Mountain Water Moves to Mo-Town

Keeper of the Mountains Foundation President Paul Corbit Brown announced today that he and KOTM board member Bill DePaulo will leave Charleston Tuesday afternoon, driving a 27-foot tractor-trailer rig laden with 1080 gallons of water, destined for the inner city of Detroit on Wednesday AM. The... - July 28, 2014 - Keeper Of The Mountains Foundation

Casino Party "Public Invited" to a Fun Filled Evening

Urban League for Bergen County to host Casino Party Open to the Public. Teaneck Armory 1799 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, NJ Saturday, August 23rd 7:30pm-11:00pm Enjoy a fun filled evening at this casino-themed party to include food provided by local vendors and entertainment such as a Celebrity Hair... - July 25, 2014 - Urban League for Bergen County

"Underwater Dreams" and Voto Latino Team Up to Promote the VL Innovators Challenge in Collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, MSNBC and AMC Theaters

The Competition Re-Grants up to $500,000 for Community Tech Projects. - July 24, 2014 - Voto Latino

American Venous Forum Announces BSN-JOBST Research Grant

AVF Foundation is pleased to announce that the BSN-Jobst Research Grant has been increased to provide a $100,000 grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. - July 24, 2014 - American Venous Forum

American Venous Forum Registration Open: Vein Forum, Fellows Course

The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover attendees' expenses. - July 23, 2014 - American Venous Forum

New OKC Non-Profit to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Severe Crisis Situations in the Metro Area

Non-profit opens it's doors to the hundreds of Oklahoma City teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and severe crisis situations in the metro area. - July 22, 2014 - Sisu Youth, Inc.

Brother Jordan Jesse Rojas Professes Vows as Capuchin

Jordan Jesse Rojas, 41, of Austin, Texas made his profession of temporary vows as a Capuchin Franciscan brother at St. Patrick Oratory in Denver, Colorado on July 15. The profession of vows marks Br. Jordan's completion of his year as a novice at San Lorenzo Friary in Santa Ynez, California and the beginning of his three-year post-novitiate of Capuchin formation in Denver. - July 22, 2014 - Capuchin Franciscans | Province of St. Conrad

US Government's "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive Partners with AmpleHarvest.org

As many as one million additional growers nationwide can share excess garden produce with a local food pantry. - July 18, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org

American Venous Forum Upcoming Educational Meetings

The American Venous Forum will host two more educational meetings in 2014. The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician is on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. This accredited course is structured for practicing venous specialists. The Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease is on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. This course is structured for fellows in vascular and interventional radiology programs. Space is limited for both meetings. - July 16, 2014 - American Venous Forum

The Gateway Family YMCA Selected to Receive LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Implementation Grant

Initiative designed to improve quality of life for cancer survivors and their families to launch this fall in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County. - July 15, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Watch Out - Young Naturists America Team Up with Andy Golub to Promote Body Image and Acceptance with Full Nudity on the Streets of New York

Published by AndyGolub.com, this once in a lifetime event will take place July 26, 2014 in NYC. - July 14, 2014 - Young Naturists America

Daughter of Civil Rights Leader, James L. Bevel, Has Authored Her First Book

Ami Ra Bevel, the 31 year old daughter of civil rights activist James L. Bevel (October 19,1936 - December 19, 2008), has authored her first book. The book is entitled: "Regaining the Power to Rise & the Strength to Stand: Ways of Holistic Health & Wellness." Available July, 15, 2014, - July 14, 2014 - Safi Maisha Foundation NFP

2nd Annual Financially & Physically Fit Kidz Workshop

Kidz Count Inc will host its 2nd Annual “Financially & Physically Fit Kidz” Workshop on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 12pm-4pm. Over 500 students and parents will join in for a day of fun, finance, fitness and business, all with a kid-friendly approach. Did you know that it’s... - July 11, 2014 - Kidz Count Inc

West Coast Country Music Association forms San Diego Chapter

The West Coast Country Music Association (WCCMA), a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting country, bluegrass and gospel music through education and performance, today announced the formation of a San Diego Chapter to serve the growing country music scene in the greater San Diego... - July 10, 2014 - West Coast Country Music Association

Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Fair in Kansas City

Great Food from Chris Cakes and the New York City Dog Pound, Face Painter, Drawings for Prizes, Local First Responders, Safety Tips Lifetime Kidsafe Safety Form Fun for the Family - July 08, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe

Change of Festival Date

The Board of Directors of NOVA Pride is announcing an immediate change of date for the Northern Virginia Pride Festival. This change of date was made; with the cooperation of NOVA Pride's venue partner at Bull Run; by a special emergency board meeting held Thursday Afternoon. The need to change... - July 06, 2014 - NOVA Pride

Program Aimed at Helping Members of the Guard and Reserve Transition to Parenthood

Family Foundations, an evidence-based, transition to parenthood program for couples, is testing an online, interactive version designed specifically for Guard and Reserve members. - July 03, 2014 - Military Family Foundations for Guard and Reserve

American Venous Forum Upcoming 2014 Meetings: Vein Forum and Fellows Course

American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting two courses in fall 2014 for practicing clinicians and fellows. The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician is on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; a maximum of 14 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. AVF is also hosting the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. - July 02, 2014 - American Venous Forum

YMCA Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch

The Gateway Family YMCA Teaches Kids How to be Safe around Water. - June 30, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Riders Raised Awareness and Support for Affordable Housing at South Shore Habitat for Humanity's 8th Annual "Ride for Habitat"

Riders raised over $25,000 to deliver simple, affordable homes to those in need. - June 29, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity

Trilingual Cartoon Movie Produced by First Grade Students

First grade students at the International School of Arizona (ISA), a full language-immersion Primary and Middle school, proudly produced a trilingual cartoon movie while practicing and demonstrating competence in several key areas which are preparing them to become global leaders. The cartoon movie gave students the opportunity to use their creative competence to further their foreign language fluency, technical skills, and ability to work in a collaborative environment. - June 29, 2014 - International School of Arizona

The Gateway Family YMCA Hosts Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum

Why Should Your Zip Code be a Predictor of Your Health? - June 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Staff Supports Annual Campaign with Over $38,000 in Donations

YMCA Staff Giving Leads the 2014 Annual Campaign - June 25, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

New President at Families of Slain Children Inc. (FOSCI) in Jacksonville, Florida

To raise public awareness, FOSCI will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) in Jacksonville, Florida. FOSCI will be busy promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on heir behalf. - June 23, 2014 - FOSCI

NOVA Pride Seeks Enthusiastic and Dedicated Volunteers

NOVA Pride is seeking volunteers to help prepare and execute the First Annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival. - June 22, 2014 - NOVA Pride

The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Family Yoga in the Park

Free Weekly Yoga Class in Bicentennial Park - June 21, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

JFCS to Highlight Operation Military Assistance Program Benefiting Veterans at Patriot Plaza Dedication

The public can visit nearly 30 organizations serving veterans at the Legacy Zone during the Patriot Plaza dedication June 28 at Sarasota National Cemetery. - June 21, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service

Champions of Character Dinner Held June 18, 2014, Washington, DC

National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America held the 2014 Champions of CharacterDinner in Washington, DC on June 18th. Honorees were, Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO of U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce; Mike Enzi, U.S. Senator (R-WY); Angela Franco, President & CEO of Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC. - June 20, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

DEA Awards the East Valley Young Marines the Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award

On June 17, 2014 the East Valley Young Marine Unit was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for their commitment to alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, not just in their schools and neighborhoods but for the impact the have in the Cities of Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding... - June 20, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines

Northern VA Pride (NOVA Pride) is Proud to Announce the First Annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival

Northern VA Pride (NOVA Pride) is proud to announce the first annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival, presented by NOVA Pride, at the Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville, Virginia on Saturday, October 4, 2014. The purpose of this festival is to celebrate the history, progress, and... - June 20, 2014 - NOVA Pride

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