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Voices for Children of Tampa Bay Launches "Be a Voice"

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TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Voices for Children of Tampa Bay Executive Director, Betsy Smith announced today the launch of a new multimedia campaign titled "Be a Voice." The goal of the movement is to encourage new corporate partnerships, continue volunteer growth...



The Cold Case Justice Initiative to hold panel at National Press Club December 9 that examines current state of Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at Syracuse University's College of Law will delve into the current state of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act during a panel at the National Press Club on December 9, 2014. At...

CMG statement: Sexual harassment now a priority for the union

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TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - As a woman, I am troubled by the sexual harassment and abuse women face in society in general and especially at work.  As a union leader, I am sorry we have not been able to combat these problems more effectively, despite years of trying.  One...


Le régime de retraite des enseignantes et des enseignants de l'Ontario nomme Jo Taylor au poste de directeur pour l'EMEA

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TORONTO, December 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Le régime de retraite des enseignantes et des enseignants de l'Ontario (le Régime) a annoncé aujourd'hui la nomination de Jo Taylor au poste de directeur pour l'Europe, le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique (EMEA) et de responsable du...

LendingTree Launches Community-Powered "Lend a Hand" Campaign

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LendingTree LogoCHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree has announced the launch of a socially-powered philanthropic campaign to promote the act of giving back and lending a hand to others in need during the holiday season. LendingTree's "Lend a Hand"...


Confronting Racism, The Fear of Black History

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TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The team at Seventh Trumpet Media has been working in the community for numerous years researching and teaching about the great black civilizations in antiquity.  They have created various multi-media presentations and now have created the...


Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patients Enrolled in Phase 3 Trial of Xyrem® (Sodium Oxybate) In Children And Adolescents Who Have Narcolepsy With Cataplexy

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DUBLIN, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the first patients have been enrolled in a Phase 3 clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of Xyrem® (sodium oxybate) in children and adolescents aged seven to 17 who have...


Support victims of domestic abuse this #GivingTuesday and beyond

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Support victims of domestic abuse this #GivingTuesday and beyond. Avon Foundation for Women to match all donations to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $20 means that an advocate is able to answer the call from someone affected by abuse seeking support and help. This year, The Hotline is partnering once again with the Avon Foundation for Women, the world's largest corporate-affiliated philanthropy focused on issues that matter most to women.AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Just a few days ago, many waited in line at stores across the country to save $20, or more, on items ranging from clothes to shoes to the latest in electronics. At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $20 means that an advocate is able...



SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet to Address White House Tribal Nations Conference

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SBA LOGOWASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On December 3, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet will deliver remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Conference, addressing nearly 400 tribal leaders and Native-American organization representatives on the vital importance...


7-Year-Old Aidan Lamothe Joins "Giving Tuesday" To Give More Babies A Healthy Start In Life

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Manchester, N.H - Aidan Lamothe, age 7, the 2014 March of Dimes National Ambassador, has a very special gift for sick and premature babies and their families. For every $50.00 donation made to the March of Dimes via #CrowdRise on Giving Tuesday today (December 2), Aidan will present a pair of tiny baby shoes to a baby being cared for in a hospital newborn intensive care nursery (NICU). Participate in Giving Tuesday by visiting https://www.crowdrise.com/MarchofDimes-Tower and choosing the amount of your donation to the March of Dimes. A brick will appear and be moved to the next highest place in the tower. Watch the tower grow in real time by downloading the free #GivingTower smartphone app from the iTunes store or Google Play.WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Aidan Lamothe, age 7, of Manchester, New Hampshire, the 2014 March of Dimes National Ambassador, is helping lead the Foundation's "Giving Tuesday" campaign by urging all his friends to help him construct a virtual "Giving...


Missing Child Found Thanks To National Partnership Program

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HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly 30 years, consumers have found in their mailbox a weekly RedPlum® direct mail flyer offering special deals on products and services.  On one page of those flyers, advertisers have the benefit of contributing to the Have You...

New Study Shows Soap Washes Down the Drain, But Germs Don't

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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiping up finger paint and tackling juice spills is a routine every parent has down pat. Yet they may find themselves playing hide-and-seek with the invisible things little hands leave behind—like bacteria and viruses. Germs stick...


Millones se manifiestan a favor de #BlackBoysMatter

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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, 2 de diciembre de 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- En respuesta al fallo del gran jurado de Ferguson, MO que exoneró a Darren Wilson en el caso de asesinato del adolescente Michael Brown que no estaba armado, Mocha Moms, Inc. organizó la...


Just Released Kindle short story - "The Spirit of Santa--How to talk to your children when they stop believing" by Peter Hackmeister

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The Spirit of SantaSALEM, Mass., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Claus is one of the most important figures in a child's life.  But what happens when children start to question the reality of Santa's existence?  Should parents delay this process or confront it head on? Simple heart-warming...


Family Research Council Opposes DC City Council Vote

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Family Research Council (FRC)  voiced opposition to the District of Columbia City Council's vote to bar licensed mental health providers from participating in sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE) with minors in the...



National Association Of African American Owned Media Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against AT&T And DirecTV

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of African American Owned Media (NAAAOM) today filed a $10 billion dollar lawsuit against AT&T, Inc., AT&T Services, Inc., AT&T Mobility LLC and DirecTV for race discrimination in violation of the...


New study validates usefulness of genomic medicine in children with neurologic and developmental disorders

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from 100 families with children affected by a broad range of neurologic and developmental disorders who underwent genomic testing to end their quest for a diagnosis, were published today in Science Translational Medicine. ...


Impatient Cancer Patients Help Drive First Ever Crowdfunding Initiative For Multiple Myeloma Research

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The CrowdCare Foundation is announcing the first crowd funding initiative for myeloma research at the American Society of Hematology 2014 conference. The Myeloma Crowd Research Initiative (MCRI) is a new approach to funding cancer...


BBVA Compass' Project Blue Elf brings financial education, toys to McAllen children

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BBVA Compass corporate logoMCALLEN, Texas, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The BBVA Compass Foundation kicked off Project Blue Elf, its signature holiday initiative, today at Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School in McAllen, Texas. As part of the seasonal program designed to bring joy to children in need, bank volunteers...


Harper Government announces further support for victims of crime - New project will improve services for women and children accessing shelters

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OTTAWA, Dec. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women and the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, today announced Government of Canada support for a project to improve the coordination of...
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