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Capture military experiences and join the movement called Veteran Force, and tell your story using the new state of the art social network platform TakingPoint.com (PRWEB) July 08, 2012 The United States of America has a complicated history with her veterans. Those who serve deserve praise and support for their decision to put the interests of the nation before their own safety, but that often does not help individual veterans when they leave the military and begin the challenging...
Organization donated $158 million and 70 million service hours in 2011 NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Knights of Columbus announced today that it set new all-time records for charitable donations and volunteer service hours in 2011. Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson released the results of the Catholic fraternal organization's annual survey in a presentation to its board of directors and state leaders, meeting June 6-10 at its international...
National Awards Program to Honor U.S. Representatives Bishop and Carter WASHINGTON, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Blinded American Veterans Foundation (BAVF), at its 27th annual Congressional Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 7, 2012, will present its George "Buck" Gillispie Award for Meritorious Service to U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop (D-Georgia) and John R. Carter (R-Texas). The ceremony will take place in Room 334 of the Cannon House Office Building....
SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Care in Bathing, the leading manufacturer and distributor of walk-in baths and easy access showers, announced today an expansion of its partnership with AMVETS. The arrangement will honor and support a veteran chosen through the AMVETS organization, who will receive a donation from Premier of a bath re-model, including an installation of a walk-in bath, or easy access shower. (Logo:...
31(st) Annual Memorial Service Honors Officers' Sacrifice WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Fraternal Order of Police and its Auxiliary will gather on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to honor one hundred sixty-six (166) law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The National Peace Officers' Memorial Service is the capstone event of National Police Week. Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,...
RALEIGH, N.C., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. David Washington, Managing Partner of Washington & Company and author of "Life Is a Choice: A Guide to Success in Life," was recently awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) award presented by the United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees). The TOYA award is one of the most prestigious awards in the country and is given to people who exemplify immense accomplishment and/or leadership in the community. The award was initiated...
How Far can Human Limits be pushed to Cure Diabetes? Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 19, 2012 On June 14, 2012, the Iron Eagle Project will travel the length of the Las Vegas to begin a 25,000 mile in 25 day record breaking motorcycle Ride. The purpose of the Ride is to raise the final $10 million of a $25 million commitment to the Diabetes Research Center made by the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE). The Ride will be live under the cameras for the 25 straight days on the road to break the...
This year's breakfast to focus on 'Religious Liberty: Threatened at Home and Abroad' WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Addressing a burning issue for Catholics nationwide - religious liberty - Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson will serve as guest speaker at this year's Eighth Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. Also speaking will be Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, the Vatican's Apostolic Nuncio to the United Nations, who will deliver the...
RALEIGH, N.C., April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. David Washington, Managing Partner of Washington & Company and author of Life Is a Choice: A Guide to Success in Life, was recently selected to be in the top 25 finalists to compete for the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) award presented by the United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees). The TOYA award is one of the most prestigious awards in the country and is given to people who exemplify immense accomplishment and/or...
For veterans striving to "achieve success after serving," Volunteers of America is hosting a health, wellness and employment fair on March 15th in Wilmington. LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the recent return of more than 40,000 soldiers from Iraq, and an expected 30,000 arriving from Afghanistan this year, there is a steady growth in the number of veterans in need in Los Angeles. The Achieving Success After Serving Resource Fair was developed to help...
