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Emmy-Winning Reporter/Runner to Present at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival

Plant-powered runner, reporter, and author Ellen Jaffe Jones will present a double-header at the fourth annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place March 1-2, in Chelsea. Her presentation on Saturday, March 1, 5:15-5:45 p.m., will be called “Eating Vegan in a Non-Vegan World. - February 22, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Krav Maga of Orange County Continues Investing in the Community, Led a Free Seminar to Students in the Santa Ana Police Department Foundation’s Explorer Program

Krav Maga Orange County offered a free seminar in early February to members of the Santa Ana Police Department Foundation’s Explorer Program. - February 19, 2014 - Krav Maga Orange County

Code Red Flag is Pleased to Announce the Release of "Flag On The Play: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Mr. Right in a World Full of Mr. Right Nows"

Flag On The Play is an informative how-to-guide, focused on recognizing the red flags that present themselves in relationships. Code Red Flag's social media sites, with over 20,000 fans, and debut book, "Flag On The Play: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Mr. Right In A World Full of Mr. Right Nows" is designed to assist singles with determining whether to stay and fight for your love or whether it’s time to call a “Flag on the Play,” run, and cut your losses. - February 19, 2014 - Code Red Flag

Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Program Coming to Augusta, GA

Families are invited for 2 days of fun and safety. Local police and fire departments have been invited to attend. Parents will get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. - February 19, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe

Shame on the Media for the Way They Reported About the "Naked Adult Pajama Party!"

Setting the Record Straight - the Complete Story of all the Sex, Drugs and Debauchery That Didn't Happen at the Naked Adult Pajama Party. - February 18, 2014 - Young Naturists America

Dogs, Veggie Art, and Vegan Nail Polish are Among the Lures for Children and Families at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival

Storytelling, craft projects, a musical jam session, and animal petting opportunities will all be part of the special children’s area at this year’s New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 1-2, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. The stories... - February 18, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Holistic Heart Doc/Author to Present at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival

Downplaying angioplasty and pills in favor of a more holistic approach to treating heart disease, Dr. Joel Kahn will present heart-strengthening tips at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, on Sunday, March 2, in Chelsea. - February 17, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Cardiologist Advocating Plant-Based Diet to Speak at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival

Top cardiologist Dr. Robert Ostfeld will present a talk on the connection between veganism and healthy hearts at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival on Saturday, March 1, in Chelsea. Ostfeld is the founder and director of the Cardiac Wellness Program at Montefiore Medical Center... - February 16, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Sports Celebrity with a Big Heart Helps Out Food Bank of South Jersey on Valentine’s Day

Forget chocolates, flowers, and candlelight…helping hungry children right here in South Jersey is how NBA rising star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wants to spend his Valentine’s Day. Kidd-Gilchrist, who plays for the Charlotte Bobcats and grew up in Somerdale, NJ, wants to give back to his... - February 16, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

Krav Maga Orange County Welcomes Guest Instructor Kelly Campbell, Featured on National Geographic’s Fight Science, to Lead the Advanced Self Defense Tactics Seminar 3/8

Krav Maga Orange County will hold a seminar in Irvine, CA instructing on Advanced Self Defense in March led by Kelly Campbell, the highest ranked female Krav Maga instructor in the United States. - February 16, 2014 - Krav Maga Orange County

U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival to Benefit the Coalition for Healthy School Food

The NY Coalition for Healthy School Food is this year’s charity partner at the New York City Vegetarian Food Festival. The Coalition is dedicated to bringing healthier meals to schoolchildren. Storytelling, craft projects, a musical jam session, and animal petting opportunities are just some... - February 15, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore to Honor Local Role Models

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore set to honor several individuals and organizations at its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partner's Gala. - February 14, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

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Val Traore and Food Bank of South Jersey Send Bottled Water Urgently Needed by Seniors and Infants in Paulsboro, NJ

When Val Traore, CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), heard about the ongoing complications regarding contamination of Paulsboro’s water, she added bottled water to a FBSJ Hope Mobile delivery scheduled on February 15. “The families who rely on our Hope Mobile distribution are... - February 12, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

Young Mothers Has Its First Annual Water Our Orchids Cocktail Fundraiser

Young Mothers INC. is having its first annual Water Our Orchids Cocktail Fundraiser on Saturday February 8th. The event will take place at the Capitol Brewing Co. in Arlington, V.A. from 4pm to 7pm. Dr. Bernard Demczuk of George Washington University will be hosting and the event will feature... - February 07, 2014 - Young Mothers Inc

Wellness Center Branch Announces Senior Director of Healthy Living

The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Welcomes Lexy Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy Living - February 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Veterans Learn to Cook Healthy at Food Bank of South Jersey

Veterans in need are getting a tasty lesson in healthy eating at the Food Bank of South Jersey at their kitchen in Pennsauken, NJ with a six week course every Wednesday night until March 5, 2014. FBSJ’s Healthy Living Initiative is providing the education to veterans referred by Volunteers of America, which focuses on how to make ordinary food donations into extraordinary and delicious meals. - February 06, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

TECH Outreach Celebrates 10 Years of Women Empowerment Social Entrepreneurship Work

2014 is an auspicious year for TECH Outreach. This NGO, non-profit organization celebrates its tenth year anniversary. Since 2004 TECH Outreach which is based in Malaysia has been providing micro-financing for abused and abandoned women in Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Hundreds of women and their... - February 03, 2014 - TECH Outreach

Girl Scout Honorees Welcomed Into Distinguished Company

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore welcomes honorees for its annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala. - February 02, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

Vedge Restaurant Celebrity Chefs to Appear at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival

Philly’s hottest chefs will arrive in the Big Apple for the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2, in Chelsea. - February 01, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Five Points Branch Announces Aquatic Director

The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Welcomes Charles Cook, Aquatic Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Doctors, Chefs, Athletes, and Authors to Headline U.S. Veg Corp's 4th Annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival

Cardiologists, restaurant owners, vegan chefs, and world-class athletes will be among those taking the stage at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2, in Manhattan. There will also be more than 100 vendors of vegan lifestyle products and foods, many offering samples. - January 31, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Elizabeth Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director

The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Michael Brown, Membership Engagement Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Food Bank of South Jersey Receives Grant from Bottom Dollar Food Charitable Foundation

The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has received a $3,500.00 grant from the Bottom Dollar Food Charitable Foundation to assist with feeding programs to help food insecure children and families in the South Jersey region. Pamela Pernot, Director External Relations stated, “This generous... - January 29, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Rummage Sale and eWaste Collection

Rummage Sale & eWaste Collection benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. - January 29, 2014 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley

MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program

MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Obama Launches Effort to Battle Campus Sexual Assault Epidemic: National Group Applauds Efforts and Thanks Sexual Assault Survivors for Their Role

This week, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a new focus to combat the alarming rate of sexual assaults committed on college campuses. According to a new report by the White House, college women are the most at-risk for rape and sexual assault. Sarah Rice from MTV is an ambassador for PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment - the national nonprofit that convened the National Campus Sexual Assault Summit at Georgetown Law in September of 2013. - January 26, 2014 - PAVE

Tickets on Sale for JFCS 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge

JFCS the premier local safety net social service organization, has opened ticket sales for its 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge to be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. - January 25, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service

Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games

Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Free2Luv and Vin-T Bikini Create Custom Seattle Seahawks Bikinis to Benefit Bullying Prevention

Free2Luv, a nonprofit passionate about empowering youth, teams up with Vin-T Bikini to create custom Seattle Seahawks bikinis to benefit bullying prevention program. - January 24, 2014 - Free2Luv

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Two Families for 7th Annual Wounded Warriors Ski Week

Week-long trip to Breckenridge aims to build esteem, restore family bonds. - January 22, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting - David S. Sumner Venous Summit: When Things Go Wrong - A Rare Case of Mismanagement

The increasing number of practitioners who treat patients with venous disease is creating an unexpected side effect - a substantial variation in care patterns and quality. The outcomes are not always desirable for patients and for venous disease in general. The time has come for professional societies to take a hard look at this situation and decide what can be done to improve it. - January 22, 2014 - American Venous Forum

In "You Rescue Me" Contest, Accolades Go to the Dogs

American Dog Rescue Foundation is putting a new spin on dog rescue, with a new national contest launching January 15. The “You Rescue Me” contest is intended to celebrate man’s best friend in an entirely new way—by focusing on how dogs rescue humans, rather than the other... - January 22, 2014 - American Dog Rescue

Klee Associates, Inc. Closes SAP Training Practice to Focus Exclusively on JD Edwards

Klee Associates, Inc., with a decade of experience training SAP project teams, super users, and end users, announced today that they are closing the doors on their SAP practice. - January 22, 2014 - Klee Associates, Inc

American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Offers Innovative Research

The American Venous Forum will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. Program highlights include Scientific Sessions on Superficial Vein Disease, Chronic Venous Obstructions, Venous Thromboembolism/IVC Filters, and Venous Mix. - January 20, 2014 - American Venous Forum

MLK Day of Service 2014: Food Bank of South Jersey Thankful for Volunteer Help to Meeting Increased Demand

Individuals and Seniors honor Martin Luther King with a day of service at the Food Bank of South Jersey. - January 19, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

Girls Aim Higher Joins America's Promise Alliance

Aim Higher Enterprises’- Girls Aim Higher Program Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - January 16, 2014 - Aim Higher Enterprises

Black and Hispanic Communities on Fast Tract Toward Extinction: Leaders Alarmed

In as little as 68 years the Black community in Rochester will be half of what it is today. The Am I Not a Child media campaign is hard-hitting televised messaging designed by members of the Black community to sound the alarm among the Black and Hispanic communities. - January 15, 2014 - AmINotAChild

Operation Kidsafe is Coming to Birmingham Area for Free Child Safety and Education Event

Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement! Did you know over 2,000 children are reported missing every day in the United States? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your Free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. Safety tips will help you set up a family safety action plan. - January 12, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe

Operation Kidsafe International Announces: Child Safety Fingerprint Station Coming to Victoria, BC

Operation Kidsafe announces a new Fingerprint Station Location in Canada. You are cordially invited to the Kick off and Press Conference, Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 at 10:00AM. - January 11, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe

JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is currently seeking nominations from the community for veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. The awardees will be recognized at a Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon, sponsored... - January 11, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service

Gather Your Tributes for Food Bank Hunger Games

On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Food Bank of South Jersey will host its first annual Food Bank Hunger Games, an event where corporate sponsors gather their team of “tributes” from staff and compete against other companies to cook the best tasting meal. Location: 1501 John Tipton Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 February 27, 2014 7pm - January 11, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

The Gateway Family YMCA - Rahway Branch Begins Construction

Expanding for the Community in Rahway - January 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Girl Scout Cookies Go a Long Way

The Girl Scouts annual cookie sale begins January 17th in Monmouth and Ocean counties. - January 10, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

Community Transformation Grant Awarded to The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Awarded Grant to Expand Healthy Living Programs and Initiatives in Elizabeth, NJ - January 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Volunteers Paint Historic Compton High School

On Saturday, February 1st 7am, The Compton Court House will have over 1,000 volunteers wearing yellow shirts preparing to clean and paint Compton High School and 13 homes in the city of Compton. The Compton Initiative is a non-profit that partners with other entities to coordinate quarterly... - January 09, 2014 - The Compton Initiative

JFCS Seeks Respite Volunteers for Caregivers

Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) is seeking respite volunteers for caregivers within the community to provide them much needed relief and companionship to their loved ones. - January 09, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service

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