LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 13, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s never too early in your child’s development to teach them the meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday and Ruth Roberts Music is making it fun with the release of ‘The First Thanksgiving,’ a collection of sing-along songs, all newly digitized and available on iTunes.
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NEWS: First-generation College Students Win Scholarship and Share Their Remarkable College Journeys
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Eight first-year college students who beat the odds to become the first in their family to attend college have been awarded Center for Student Opportunity’s I’m First Scholarship, a $2,000, four-year, renewable award. Along with 25 previous winners, these students share their personal stories, chronicle their college […]
NEWS: I’m First Project Launches to Celebrate and Support First-Generation College Students
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nonprofit Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) thinks it’s time to celebrate first-generation college students and help build the next generation students who will be the first in their families to attend and graduate from college. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan agrees and will help launch CSO’s I’m […]
NEWS: Whilly Bermudez Publishes First in a Series of Positive and Inspirational Children’s Books: ‘WB and The 10 Good Things’
MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Many people think it is about time that a children’s book was published that has the ability to skillfully instill positive and inspirational values. Whilly Bermudez has stepped-up to the plate with his latest book entitled, ‘WB and The 10 Good Things’ (ISBN: 978-0985579500). Whilly has authored […]
NEWS: UK marriage visa process: High Court judgment on income threshold for partners and spouses affecting settlement applications made after 5 July 2013
LONDON, U.K., July 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — UKmarriageVisa, a full service immigration consultancy specializing in UK fiancee, unmarried partner and spouse visas, today announced that the latest High Court judgment on the UK Border Agency (UKBA) financial requirement for partners and spouses of British citizens and legal permanent residents is affecting UK settlement visa […]
NEWS: UK Marriage Visa Process: New Income Threshold Requirement Causes Extreme Hardship to British Citizens and Their Families
LONDON, U.K., July 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — UKmarriageVisa, a full service immigration consultancy specializing in U.K. family immigration with an emphasis on U.K. fiancee, partner and spousal visas, today announced that the new financial requirements introduced by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) are creating misery for thousands of couples seeking to reunite in the […]
NEWS: Bear Buddies Offer Comfort to Grieving Buncombe County Children, Teens
ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — If helping a grieving child makes one’s heart sing, then tune into this opportunity to help children and teens. Join the Heart Songs program of Four Seasons Compassion for Life as its Asheville Checkpoint kicks off its first Bear Buddy drive to benefit Buncombe families June 1-30.
NEWS: National Inclusion Project Receives 2013 Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2013 of Neotrope’s annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations (PR) and cause-marketing support to the National Inclusion Project […]
NEWS: UK Spouse Visa Process: UK Border Agency (UKBA) Changes Affecting Settlement Applications
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 15, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MarriageVisaHelp, a global visa consultancy specializing in family immigration, today announced that two important changes have recently been made by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) which will affect those applying for a UK spouse visa, UK fiancee visa, UK unmarried (de facto) partner visa and other […]
UK Border Agency Backlog Causing Significant Delay in UK Marriage Visas
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Marriage Visa Help (‘MVH’), a global immigration consultancy specializing exclusively in family immigration with an emphasis on fiancee, partner and marriage visas, today announced that postal U.K. marriage visa applications made inside the U.K. can take up to 8-10 months to be processed by the UK Border Agency.
Northwest Community Healthcare event: Making Healthcare Decisions Work for You and Your Family
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) in Arlington Heights is holding a free seminar to provide individuals with guidance and resources for expressing their healthcare wishes before an unexpected medical circumstance occurs. Join the Reverend Gwynne Wright of NCH’s Spiritual Care Services from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, in the hospital […]
Bouncy Fun Rentals is Seymour, Indiana’s home of the $99 inflatable bouncy house
SEYMOUR, Ind. /CitizenWire/ — Bouncy Fun Rentals is Seymour, Indiana’s home of the $99 inflatable bounce house. These bounce houses are a must have for a child’s birthday party or public event where you want to be seen. Mark Bowling, the owner of Bouncy Fun Rentals, got the idea to start the company after an […]
Baskets for Bunnies, Inc. announces book: The Easter Bunny That Grew Up
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — ‘The Easter Bunny That Grew Up’ (ISBN: 978-1468554960) is a children’s book that pays tribute to a little rabbit that captured the hearts of people around the world on Facebook and the contributions he made to rabbits in rescues and shelters. On September 26th, 2010 Gretta Parker started a journey she […]
Social Network for Kids: Jackie Fame, founded by teen entrepreneurs Zachary and Joshua Swauger
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Jackie Fame (www.JFame.com), which bills itself as the ‘kid/teen social network,’ a Facebook alternative for kids and teens, announced today the launch of its most anticipated FAME 2.0 social network. Jackie Fame is an investment capital funded, Charlotte and Los Angeles based company.
Roadtrip Nation and San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board partner to help at-risk youth explore career options
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Continuing its support of young people facing obstacles to employment, the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County partnered with the Roadtrip Nation Experience to provide an intensive curriculum to the Year-round Workforce Investment Act youth program.
ClanGistics offfers -Tool for Cloud Based Emergency Access to Personal Information
PORTLAND, Ore. /CitizenWire/ — ClanGistics(TM) announces the launch of their ClanGistics.com website which includes a first time ever e-product called the ClanGistics Planning System(TM). The planning system utilizes secured "cloud" server technology and data file encryption allowing users to login through a secured web portal and enter personal information safely and securely for instant access […]
National Mentoring Month: Women Have the Opportunity to Serve as Role Models through Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas’s New Mentoring Program
DALLAS, Texas /CitizenWire/ — According to Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas, on December 28, 2011, President Obama issued a proclamation designating January 2012 as National Mentoring Month. He stated: "Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors […]
Joel and Mary Roberts of Slatington, PA would be receiving free In-Vitro Fertilization treatments as the winners of a SIRM contest
BETHLEHEM, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Sher Fertility Institute announced today that Joel and Mary Roberts of Slatington, PA would be receiving free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments as the winners of a contest that the company offered this month. The donation is part of Sher Fertility Institute's "Giving Back" initiative, intended to help some of the estimated […]
New York Couple Receives Early Christmas Present: Free IVF Treatment from Sher Fertility Institute
BEACON, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Sher Fertility Institute announced today that Victoria Lyons and Walter Henkel would be receiving free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments as the winners of a contest that the company offered this month. The donation is part of Sher Fertility Institute's "Giving Back" initiative, intended to help some of the estimated one million […]
Gingrich Foundation is proud to honor the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation as its December Charity of the Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Gingrich Foundation is proud to honor the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation as its December Charity of the Month. Toys for Tots distributes millions of gifts each Christmas to brighten the holidays of our nation's less fortunate children. Colonel William L. Hendricks, USMCR, founded Toys for Tots as a pilot […]
Children Awaiting Parents will ROC THE DAY on Dec. 8th, 2011
ROCHESTER, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — An epic one-day giving event, ROC the Day, will take place on December 8th, 2011. ROC the Day will be the first of its kind in the greater Rochester area and all of New York State. On this day, thousands of community members can help support Children Awaiting Parents through 24 […]
New book, ‘Avoiding Sexual Dangers,’ helps parents spot potential sexual abusers in kids’ lives
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Protecting Kids LLC, a Georgia-based publishing company for mental health professionals, today announced the launch of the book titled "Avoiding Sexual Dangers: A Parent's Guide to Protecting Your Child" (ISBN: 978-1463772819). With cases like that of Coach Jerry Sandusky in the news, parents are left wondering how to protect their children. […]
‘A Workbook For Young Inventors’ features Dreamalings that are used to educate and motivate children
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Inventive Minds continues to add useful and inspirational media products to its line of tools for inventions. Most recently, it has created and released "A Workbook For Young Inventors" (ISBN: 978-0983344803). This workbook for kids incorporates colorful characters known as the "Dreamalings(R)" that are used to educate and motivate children […]
Best of KidSpirit Online: KidSpirit’s new print issue released today
BROOKLYN, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — What do teens think about cheating? How do youth approach depression or becoming vegetarian? How do traditional religious backgrounds influence young people’s choices and character development? These questions and more are tackled by teens in the pages of KidSpirit’s new print issue released today, the Best of KidSpirit Online.
Starlight Children’s Foundation Colorado adds Tammy Rudden Krause as New Exec. Director
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Starlight Children’s Foundation has named Tammy Rudden Krause the new executive director of its Starlight Colorado chapter. Krause comes to her position with extensive experience in philanthropy, having worked many years as a volunteer with Denver-area nonprofits.
International Literacy Day: Reading Is Fundamental recognized by Gingrich Foundation
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — In Recognition of International Literacy Day, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Reading Is Fundamental as its September Charity of the Month.
Roger Shiffman joins Starlight Children’s Foundation as New Global Board Chairman
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Starlight Children’s Foundation has named Roger Shiffman its new global board chairman. A well-known figure in the toy industry, Shiffman built in separate phases of his career, two highly successful companies – Tiger Electronic Toys, makers of Furby, and more recently, Zizzle.
Support service members and their families: Gingrich Foundation has recognized the National Military Family Association as its August Charity of the Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — In honor of those Americans whose loved ones serve in the United States Military, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized the National Military Family Association as its August Charity of the Month.
California IVF Fertility Center recently acquired the Sher Institutes of Reproductive Medicine Sacramento and has assumed care for the patients of that center
DAVIS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc. announces a name change for their Sacramento area fertility centers. The infertility treatment center will now operate under the name California IVF Fertility Center and the shorter version California IVF. The name change was made to reflect the operation of clinics at various locations throughout […]
The impact of the digital divide on California’s Latino students featured in workshop by Cyndi Fischer, Publisher of Family Literacy Journal
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — In a workshop held at the California Latino Superintendent’s Association, Summer Institute, Business Management Consultant, and Publisher of Family Literacy Journal, Cyndi Fischer, addressed school administrators on the impact of the digital divide on California’s Latino students.
Carlsbad, California attorney Stanley D. Prowse now a Certified Family Law Specialist
CARLSBAD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Carlsbad, California attorney Stanley D. Prowse is pleased to announce that on June 1, 2011 he became a Certified Family Law Specialist (‘CFLS’). Specialist certification is conferred by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar. Certification requires that an attorney devote the majority of his practice to […]
Adoption Mentors Web Page Launched by Children Awaiting Parents Charity
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Children Awaiting Parents is proud to announce the unveiling of a new web page ‘Adoption Mentors,’ which is part of the organization’s focus on providing resources and support to adoptive parents, social workers and the adoption community.
Bambinapp is a new birth announcement app for iPhone and iOS
YVERDON, Switzerland (CitizenWire) — Swiss design company des p’tits bonheur announced today that its first application, bambinapp, is now available exclusively in Apple’s App Store. Bambinapp allows users to choose, personalize, and send their child’s birth announcement, all directly from their iPhone.
San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council launches New Website for Employment and Education Opportunities
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council has designed a new website specifically for San Bernardino County youth, ages 14 through 21. The site features videos that profile careers in the County’s top demand industries and the short-term vocational training programs that provided young people with the skills […]
Charity of the Month: Boy Scouts of America recognized by The Gingrich Foundation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The Gingrich Foundation has selected the Boy Scouts of America as Charity of the Month for June in commemoration of President Woodrow Wilson’s signing into law a national charter for the Boy Scouts of America on June 15, 1916.
Oocyte Cryopreservation offered to Dallas Women by Fertility Specialists of Texas
DALLAS, Texas (CitizenWire) — Women delaying childbearing or requiring fertility preservation prior to undergoing treatment now have an option with the launch of oocyte cryopreservation at Fertility Specialists of Texas. Now there is an option – egg freezing – that enables women to have eggs (also known as oocytes) aspirated before undergoing cancer treatment, and […]
Publication by and for Teens, KidSpirit Online, Named Finalist in 2011 AEP Golden Lamp Awards
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — KidSpirit Online, the magazine and social networking site for 11- to 15-year-olds, is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in the 2011 AEP Awards, the highest standard for quality, professional educational resources and excellence in educational marketing.
For Infertility Awareness Week and Mother’s Day, Sher Fertility Institute Donating Free IVF Treatments
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (CitizenWire) — Sher Fertility Institute announced that it is donating free In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments at upcoming fertility education seminars on May 1 and 2, dates that fall between the conclusion of Infertility Awareness Week (April 24-30th) and Mother’s Day on May 8.
The Gingrich Foundation has selected Girl Scouts of the USA as its Charity of the Month for March
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — In honor of Women’s History Month, the Gingrich Foundation has selected Girl Scouts of the USA as its Charity of the Month for March. Girl Scouts of the USA has become a premier leadership experience for young women since its founding in March 1912 when founder Juliette ‘Daisy’ Gordon Low saw […]
Marriage Visa Help reminds that effective today all UK settlement visa applicants are required to pass a mandatory English language test
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Marriage Visa Help, a leading global immigration consultancy firm specializing in fiancee, partner and marriage visas for the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand reminds that effective today all UK settlement visa applicants are required to pass a mandatory English language test prior to submitting the application to the British […]