Sunday, June 25th 2017
Fifty years ago, on June 25, 1967, the Beatles introduced their iconic hit “All You Need is Love” in a live performance during the world’s first global satellite broadcast. The song quickly became the anthem for San Francisco’s Summer of Love. Now, on the evening of June 25th, the international Playing For Change band salutes the 50th Anniversary with a global sing-a-long of "All You Need Is Love." The band features performers from 13 countries representing 5 continents. The sing-a-long will take place at 8:50 pm (Pacific Time) - 11:50 pm (Eastern Time.) The audience attending the concert and all the people tuning into the "All You Need" is Love live broadcast will join in the sing-a-long Raising Their Voices to Spread the Timeless Message of Love around the … [Continue reading...]
On behalf of The Blue Card, which serves Holocaust survivors in the United States, the organization mourns the passing of Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate, Professor Elie Wiesel. To speak for the organization is Masha Pearl, the Executive Director who worked closely with Mr. Wiesel for several of The Blue Card initiatives.
Statement from Masha Pearl, Executive Director of the Blue Card, on Elie Wiesel:
“Mr. Wiesel made an incredible impact on our world in his fight for freedom, justice and the memory of the Holocaust and its victims. May his words guide us all for generations to come. He continues to be an inspiration to us and we will carry on his work for Holocaust survivors knowing the difference he made for The Blue Card, Holocaust education and support.”
In addition to … [Continue reading...]
Some of New York’s Most Legendary Emcees
Return to the Apollo Stage for an Epic One Night Concert
Friday, August 5, 2016 – 8 p.m.
Tickets Go on Sale on Friday, July 8 at 10 a.m.
New York, NY, June 29, 2016 –The Apollo Theater announced today that it will present The Originals: DMX featuring N.O.R.E., Jim Jones Jadakiss & friends with DJ Scram Jones, an epic hip-hop concert featuring some of New York’s most legendary emcees - on Friday, August 5, at 8 p.m. The show will see the Theater return to its hip-hop roots. This one night only concert will see the iconic Theater returning to its hip-hop roots with all of the artists in the show having performed on the Apollo stage early in their careers and throughout.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, July 8, … [Continue reading...]
Dear Family & Friends:
I want to Thank You all so much for your love and support. I have wonderful News, The KYLE Foundation (Keep Your Light Expanding)has raised enough donations to incorporate as a non-profit foundation in the state of Pennsylvania and file for 501c3 status with the IRS; also The KYLECenter will qualify for a federal community center grant because of its location.
Also Awake 2 Oneness Radio and The KYLE Foundation will be sponsoring its first community event on the 6th Annual GlobalOneness Day, Saturday October 24th, at the Pocono Mountain Public Library in Tobyhanna, PA.
Global Oneness Day is an annual event that is sponsored by Humanity’s Team a global organization, offering a Free 12 hour Live Virtual Summit with over 40 world leaders, scientists, … [Continue reading...]
To Benefit Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Saturday Night, May 2
Sign In @7 pm, Walk @ 8 pm
Where: The School Yard @
Columbus Avenue & West 77th Street
Free Parking Available (near 125 W. 76th St., btwn. Amsterdam & Columbus … [Continue reading...]
It's not surprising that women are often the caretaker or healthcare advocate for their loved ones or families. But in this day and age, it is startling that women often do not give the same priority to their own health. One in five women have kept health information from their doctor because they were too embarrassed or too nervous to speak about it, according to a recent survey conducted by Allergan and endorsed by the Women's Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing education, funding, and research to the field of women's pelvic health.1 Further, the survey which consisted of more than 1,000 women ages 45+, showed that almost two-thirds of women have never had a discussion with their doctor about their bladder health‹a common, yet typically "embarrassing" … [Continue reading...]
EVERY 10 MINUTES
another person is added to the waiting list for an organ transplant
MAJOR ORGAN SHORTAGE CRISIS CONTINUES
A New Survey Shows A Disconnect Between The Number Of People Willing To Donate Organs & Those Currently Registered As Donors
Advances in medical sciences, especially surgical techniques and tissue typing have made possible a significant increase in the rates of successful transplantation of organs, according to the World Medical Association. At the same time, the demand for organ and tissue donations vastly exceeds the number available for transplantation.
Some startling statistics include:
Currently more than 115,000 men, women and children are awaiting organ transplants in the U.S
More than 6,500 people a year - about 18 a day - die before an organ … [Continue reading...]
Innocence in Danger works worldwide to protect children from sexual abuse wherever it is found. In the UK we are doing campaigns to teach the public about the UN Convention on Children's Rights to empower their awareness. We have a helpline for legal free guidance.
An international, non-profit association created by a group of citizens on 15 April 1999, at the initiative of the UNESCO Director-General, Federico Mayor, and under the presidency of Ms Homayra Sellier, in response to the recommendations of the UNESCO expert meeting convened in January 1999 on Sexual Abuse of Children, Child Pornography and Pedophilia on the Internet, in order to pursue the objectives of the Action Plan adopted by the experts to combat sexual abuse of children.
Innocence in Danger operates throughout the … [Continue reading...]
WORLDWIDE, 800 WOMEN DIE EACH DAY FROM PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. IN TOTAL, 250,000 WOMEN DIE AND 4 MILLION ARE DISABLED EACH YEAR ON THE WAY TO BECOMING A MOM. SURPRISINGLY, 90% OF THESE DEATHS COULD BE PREVENTED WITH ACCESS MEDICAL CARE. A NEW ORGANIZATION – KANGU – IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING THESE NUMBERS BY GIVING WOMEN ACCESS TO A SAFE BIRTH. www.kangu.org
Save the lives of pregnant women & newborn babies.
CASEY SANTIAGO, KANGU’S FOUNDER, IS HERE TO TELL US MORE AND HOW WE CAN CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH A UNIQUE GIFT OPPORTUNITY.
Casey Santiago, CEO- BIO
Before founding Kangu, Casey worked for fifteen years in over 20 countries in global health, microfinance and technology. As an early staff member at Kiva.org, Casey managed a portfolio of $10M+ debt investments in West … [Continue reading...]
for more info, go to www.wwrf.org
In Desert Hot Springs, California with a Mission Statement mandate to develop a successful Public Awareness Campaign dedicated to protecting and ensuring the fundamental right of access to safe drinking Water for All People.
On February 26, 1999 Desert Hot Springs won the coveted Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting contest 1st Place Gold Medal for the world's best tasting Municipal Tap Water.
That moment in water history was the beginning of over six years of the actual formation of WWRF into a popular non-profit foundation. WWRF worked to select exceptionally well qualified volunteer directors, officers and advisory board members. WWRF developed and is very proud to publish our website as a comprehensive one-stop source for research of any and … [Continue reading...]
Gov. Ed Rendell Calls Out American Leaders as
“A Nation of Wusses”
WHO: The Common Good (TCG) hosts a discussion with former Governor Ed Rendell (D-PA) in New York City. TCG is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes participation in our democracy through the free exchange of ideas and civil dialogue. We are dedicated to finding common ground and encouraging the civic engagement that is so essential for a thriving democracy.
WHAT: Governor Ed Rendell is a former governor of Pennsylvania, a former head of the Democratic National Committee, current MSNBC senior political analyst and a partner at Ballard Spahr LLP.
WHY: Governor Rendell takes a swipe at today’s leaders from both political parties for a lacking backbone and leadership. In … [Continue reading...]
Gov. Ed Rendell Calls Out American Leaders as
“A Nation of Wusses”
WHO: The Common Good (TCG) hosts a discussion with former Governor Ed Rendell (D-PA) in New York City. TCG is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes participation in our democracy through the free exchange of ideas and civil dialogue. We are dedicated to finding common ground and encouraging the civic engagement that is so essential for a thriving democracy.
WHAT: Governor Ed Rendell is a former governor of Pennsylvania, a former head of the Democratic National Committee, current MSNBC senior political analyst and a partner at Ballard Spahr LLP.
WHY: Governor Rendell takes a swipe at today’s leaders from both political parties for a lacking backbone and leadership. In … [Continue reading...]
U.S. President Bill Clinton and Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus Honor Winners of the Hult Global Case Challenge in New York City
Three winning ideas to solve poverty share US$1 million prize
(NEW YORK CITY - April 27, 2012) Carnegie Mellon, Hult International Business School and NYU Abu Dhabi were honored for their commitment to eradicating poverty at the Hult Global Case Challenge in New York City, hosted by Hult International Business and the Clinton Global Initiative. The three winning teams beat thousands of students from the world’s best business schools for a US$1 million cash grant and were honored by President Bill Clinton.
Started three years ago by Hult graduate Ahmad Ashkar, the Hult Global Case Challenge is the largest and most respected initiative of its kind. Harnessing … [Continue reading...]
Slow Money: An Evening with Woody Tasch. An inspiring and innovative talk with Woody Tasch, Chairman of Investors' Circle and Founder of Slow Money. A founding group of advisors, funders and members are making 2008 the year of Slow Money. The newly organized 501c3, incubated by Investors Circle, is designing strategies for investing in local food systems and promoting new definitions of fiduciary responsibility around principles of carrying capacity, cultural and biological diversity, non-violence and care of the commons.Woody Tasch will present the vision, mission, and strategy for the new intermediary and share from his recently published book, Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money. Hosted by: NYU Stern's Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. In partnership with: StartingBloc, … [Continue reading...]
