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Elder & Adult Day Services Merges with Easterseals Washington to Provide Services to More Individuals and Families

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Easterseals Washington, a Washington state nonprofit serving adults and children with disabilities, announced today that it is expanding - three new adult day service centers are being been added to Easterseals Washington's program offerings.

Adult day programs allow seniors who are experiencing disabilities due to aging to remain safe and active in their communities. They contribute to the development of skills and relationships for adults with developmental disabilities, and they bring peace of mind and respite time to family caregivers. Adults with disabilities and their families need options, and that is just what this program expansion provides.

Elder and Adult Day Services (EADS) has now joined forces with Easterseals Washington (ESW), whose purpose is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Effective October 17, 2016, EADS has merged completely into ESW, allowing its three adult day health and recreation centers to continue as an official part of the Easterseals Washington organization. The programs in Bellevue, Des Moines and Bremerton provide a state-certified environment that assures regular health care, stimulating activities and a supportive community.

More than a year ago, EADS began evaluating the opportunity to collaborate - and possibly merge - with Easterseals Washington to create a larger and stronger organization that could be even more responsive to the needs of adults and seniors with disabilities, their families and the community. The services provided by the two organizations complement each other well in that EADS brings established programs with local community connections to ESW's almost 70 year history of sound fiscal performance, business acumen and statewide reach.

EADS has been a pillar in the community for 30 years, and the number of people needing services will continue to grow as our population ages. ESW is honored to sustain the programs and to enhance the experience of everyone involved by uniting day services with workforce development, camp and recreation, child development and autism services. It is an exciting time for ESW, as it is now able to serve the lifespan of people with disabilities and fill the service gaps that can exist for adults that no longer find employment and community access feasible.

"We have been managing the programs since April, and the fit is perfect," stated Cathy Bisaillon, President and CEO. "I am thrilled to add these services to our menu, and to offer opportunities to the committed employees who care so deeply for the people they serve each day."

For more information about this expansion, please visit: http://www.easterseals.com/washington/our-programs/adult-services/EADS-Merger.html.

About Easterseals Washington:

Easterseals Washington has been helping individuals with disabilities, and their families, live better lives for almost 70 years. Whether helping someone simply gain greater independence for everyday living or secure employment, Easterseals Washington offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. Our purpose is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Easterseals Washington serves more than 4,100 adults and children with disabilities and their families annually through eleven offices and program sites. Find more information about how we are challenging America to recognize the new face of disability by redefining disability for the 21st century at http://www.easterseals.com/washington/.

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Concerned Community 4 Change & Stakeholder Partners announce Anti-Gun Violence Gala Benefit at Barclays 40/40 Club

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Concerned Community 4 Change, a Not-For-Profit dedicated to engaging youth and the community toward positive principles, offering programming that builds healthy minds and bodies, will host an Orange Carpet VIP Benefit Gala on Monday October 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. at the 40/40 Club Barclays Center in Partnership with ITZ Time, NAACP (NYCHA Branch), and the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Alliance.

The VIP Benefit will include an evening of entertainment with songstress Melissa B, the comedy of Mark DeMayo hosted by Kenny Williams via signature 40/40 Club elegance & dining while spotlighting Cities, Programs and Notable Leaders making remarkable input in the Nation's battle against Gun Violence.

The event will feature Mistress of Ceremonies Jennifer Jones-Austin, Esq. CEO Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Awardees recognized during the evening will highlight specific organizations and programming from New York, New York - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Chicago, Illinois - Orlando, Florida - Louisville, Kentucky and Columbus, Ohio.

The proceeds from the Gala Event will support organizations addressing the issues involving Gun Violence in America.

Sponsorship Reserved Seating is Available contact: jhoward.jmhconsulting@gmail.com

For information about the It'z Time Campaign, visit: http://itztime2016.com/stop-gun-violence/.

For information about C4C, visit: http://www.community4change.org/.

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Join Brandy Vaughan of LearnTheRisk.org for Important and Free Talk ‘Is Your Health For $ale?’ in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Join Brandy Vaughan, former Merck pharmaceutical rep and founder of LearnTheRisk.org, a campaign of the Council for Vaccine Safety, for a FREE talk on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at 1 p.m. in San Francisco, as she exposes the dark side of today's 'health'care system and explains how we can stay healthy in a system that wants to keep us sick.

The U.S. spends more per capita on healthcare than any other country, yet we have one of the sickest populations. Why is this? And what can we do about it?

Big Pharma is spending billions to control the 'health'care system in the U.S. But do they really care about public health - or their profits? Are we deliberately being kept sick? Who really controls what you read and hear about the 'health'care system? Does your doctor listen to pharma reps more than patients? How do we stay healthy in a system that wants to keep us sick? Why the huge push for vaccine mandates - is it really for public health - or for profit?

This is one of the most pressing issues we face today:
If we don't have our health, what do we really have? It's now or never. We need to TAKE BACK our health! The hour-long talk will be followed by an interactive Q&A discussion about the state of 'health'care in the U.S. today.

EVENT INFO - WHEN/WHERE:
Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 1 p.m.
United Irish Cultural Center
2700 45th Avenue (at Sloat Blvd.)
San Francisco, CA
FREE street parking.

It will also be livestreamed via Facebook for those who cannot attend in person. Visit https://www.facebook.com/brandy.vaughan.98 for the livestream. RSVP at healthforsale2016@yahoo.com and specify number of seats.

About LearnTheRisk.org and Brandy Vaughan:

Brandy Vaughan is a former pharmaceutical representative for Merck. She advised doctors on the Rx medications her company manufactured. Brandy sold Vioxx, a painkiller that harmed or killed thousands of Americans, and doubled the risk of stroke and heart attacks before it was taken off the market.

"From that experience, I realized that just because something is on the market, doesn't mean it's safe," she explains. Brandy left the business horrified and disillusioned at the inner workings and dealings of the industry.

As an insider, she knows that Rx's and vaccines are manufactured without adequate testing, and the huge risks that the public never hears about. She founded LearnTheRisk.org in response. It is a valuable site for information, facts and truth you will never get from media, government agencies, nor most doctors.

For unbiased information, facts, statistics and vaccine education from independent sources that are not paid by the pharmaceutical companies whose products they push, visit http://LearnTheRisk.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/LearnTheRisk/.

LearnTheRisk.org is a campaign produced by the Council for Vaccine Safety, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Learn more: http://councilforvaccinesafety.org/.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/96IZ6SzlgS0

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On Sept. 20 International Topic Experts Discuss Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) a Global and National Priority

ATLANTA, Ga. -- C Diff Foundation's 4th Annual International Raising C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will be hosted in Atlanta, Ga. on Sept. 20, 2016. With C. difficile infection prevention being declared a national priority - researchers, public health officials, infectious disease specialists, and others continue to research more effective ways to prevent, treat, and combat this microbe.

A panel of C. diff. survivors will also join world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C.diff.).

Nearly half a million Americans suffer from Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections in a single year according to a study released February 2015 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 15,000 deaths were estimated to be directly attributable to C. diff. infections.

Previous studies indicate that C. diff. has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections found in U.S. hospitals driving up costs to $4.8 billion each year.

Bringing medical professional guest speakers together, such as Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the leading government healthcare organizations in the U.S., and internationally recognized experts on healthcare-associated infections and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance - provides an educational opportunity for healthcare professionals and those sharing common interests.

Presentations will be focused on, but not limited to Clostridium difficile (C.diff.) Prevention, Treatments, Research, Clinical trials, Microbiome research, Infection Prevention, Environmental Safety, Fecal Microbiota Restoration, Antibiotic Stewardship.

The "International Raising C.diff. Awareness" Conference and Health EXPO will commence on September 20, 2016, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Atlanta Airport, 3400 Norman Berry Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344 (Hotel Phone: 1-404-763-1600).

SPONSORS: Platinum Sponsors include: Summit Therapeutics, Clorox Healthcare, Seres Therapeutics, Rebiotix TOMI Environmental Solutions SteraMist, and Tru-D SmartUVC.

Gold Sponsors include: Synthetic Biologics, XBiotech, CoreShield, Nestle Health Science, Roche, DaVolterra, and Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots. This conference is supported through an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur US.

Additional information and registration: https://cdifffoundation.org/2016events/

"None of us can do this alone. All of us can do this together," says Nancy C. Caralla.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was founded in 2012 by Nancy C. Caralla, a Nurse who was diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections not once but twice. Through her own journey and witnessing the loss of her father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater global awareness through education, about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating, life-threatening infection. November is dedicated to "Raising C. diff. Awareness" worldwide.

To learn more about this annual campaign and how to become a partner please visit the website www.cdifffoundation.org or www.globalcdifficilecongress.org

About The C diff Foundation Foundress, Executive Director:

Nancy C Caralla, hosts "C. diff. Spores and More" Global Broadcasting Network, and shares in a team focus on educating, and advocating for C. diff. infection prevention, treatments, and environmental safety; and more, worldwide.

More information: http://www.cdifffoundation.org/.

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The Hyde Park Homes Tour 2016: Showcases Century-Old Homes this October

HPNA, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, KANSAS CITY, Mo., Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour -- Hyde Park Neighborhood -- Ten historic homes, including Kansas City shirtwaists, open their doors for tours during the biennial Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. The Tour hosted by The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) will be Saturday, October 1 from 10 am until 6 p.m., and a Candlelight Tour will be Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

The biennial tour showcases the architectural diversity of historic Hyde Park in midtown Kansas City, located between the Plaza and Crown Center.

The event includes a candlelight tour of four homes Friday evening, September 30, and the October 1 tour includes six homes:

* 3800 Campbell, a Prairie School home built in 1907 designed by Thomas Wight of the architectural firm Wilder and Wight whose body of work includes The Nelson Atkins Art Museum, Kansas City Life, and Redemptorist Church. Sixty-six windows connect the indoors to the outdoors.

* 4519 Gillham was built by Truman Wheelock in 1909. Wheelock built many homes in South Hyde Park and focused on building modern, affordable homes. Original historic features are paired with today's modern conveniences.

* 4233 Kenwood features Prairie Style, Kansas City Shirtwaist, and Craftsman details. The home has original detailed woodwork, box beams, and light fixtures. The current owner is only the fourth since the home was built in 1915.

* 3738 Harrison, this Kansas City shirtwaist was built in 1909. The home overlooks park space bordered by Harrison Parkway and features stunning views from decks on several levels.

* 3317 Charlotte is a Victorian Cottage built in 1905. The house has been remodeled to marry modern amenities and historic detail. It has nearly achieved carbon neutrality.

* 3717 Harrison, this Colonial was built in 1911 for Kate Hayes, the recently widowed wife of Kansas City's Chief of Police, John B. Hayes. In 1943, the home was converted into an apartment building and changed ownership ten times from the mid-1940s to late 2010. The home has undergone a complete historic restoration which included specially milled woodwork to replace missing original details.

Climate-controlled shuttle buses transport visitors to each stop on the Saturday tour. The Saturday tour also includes local bands, food trucks, and vendors.

For further details, and to purchase tour tickets, priced from $10 to $40, visit http://www.hydeparktour.com/.

"When you visit Hyde Park, the personality of the homes and the people who live in them show our neighborhood spirit," said Angie Splittgerber, HPNA's president. "We are constantly evolving as a community, and yet, we are anchored by the desire to preserve these amazing historic homes."

In 2013, the Historic Kansas City Foundation recognized The Hyde Park Homes Tour with a Community Catalyst Preservation Award for the contribution the Tour made to the reinvestment and revitalization of a historic neighborhood. The HPNA is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit corporation.

More about Hyde Park, Kansas City, Missouri: http://hydeparkkc.org/.

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14,000 Kids Benefit From Generous Donation from Redstone Bank

DENVER, Colo. -- On August 29, 2016. Redstone Bank made a generous donation of $50,000 to the Whiz Kids Program. The Whiz Kids program is an individualized tutoring program that has over 800 volunteers who tutor less fortunate students from schools throughout the Denver Metropolitan Area.

According to The U.S. Department of Education, "Research has consistently shown that well-designed tutoring programs that use volunteers and other nonprofessionals as tutors can be effective in improving children's reading skills. Students with below-average reading skills who are tutored by volunteers show significant gains in reading skills when compared with similar students who do not receive tutoring from a high-quality tutoring program."

The Whiz Kids organization has been helping kids who fall below the literacy line and poverty line for the past 25 years. It is with these incredible donations that volunteers and kids can benefit from such an outstanding program.

Tony Anderson CEO of Redstone Bank said, "We are incredibly honored to be investing in such a worthwhile cause."

How Whiz Kids Work:

When a school teams up with the Whiz Kids program, the schools' teachers are able to select which students will most benefit from this program. The site coordinator then uniquely pairs a student with a volunteer, and this pair will work together for the entire school year. Whiz Kids puts their volunteers through a very serious training process, so that the volunteers are properly equipped to help the student maximize learning during their time together. The exclusive focus, catered to the individual student, is what makes the overall success rate of Whiz Kids so high.

Jedidah Frederick, the Whiz Kids Program Administrator, says compassionately, "Whiz Kids is truly a family, volunteering and working for the Whiz Kids program, you are surrounded by people who share the same vision, the same mindset, and who carry the same heart."

Whiz Kids is always seeking volunteers. If you are interested in being a part of this outstanding organization, please contact them.

Donors Receive State and National Tax Credits:

The Whiz Kids program qualifies for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit and a Federal Income Tax Credit so taxpayers can benefit from credits and deductions.

Get in touch with Whiz Kids, make a donation today or better yet donate and volunteer!

More information: http://whizkidstutoring.com/.

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Pie Festival 2016 Sept. 10: Come for the Pie – Stay for the Stars

PIE TOWN, N.M. -- The 36th Annual Pie Town Pie Festival is set for September 10, 2016, and will be offering a slate of old time fun for those who come to the scenic and historic town of Pie Town, New Mexico, USA.

Events start at 8 a.m. with the pi-K Run for Pie - and, yes, it's a 3.14 mile run. More information can be found at: http://jimejoalbin.wixsite.com/runforpie.

At 9 a.m. pie bakers will arrive with their home made entries for the Pie Baking Contest. Every year a grand prize winner is awarded $100 and bragging rights, plus there are winners in the categories for Best Fruit Pie, Best Nut Pie, Best Other Pie, and Best Youth Pie for under-17 bakers. Rules for the 2016 Pie Festival Pie Baking Contest can be found posted online at: http://www.pietownfestival.com/.

Entries can be made on the day of the event at the Pie Town Fire Station-just no cream pies that need refrigeration, please. And make sure your pie tin or plate can be auctioned off with the pie as a fund raiser for Pie Town.

Games begin at 10 a.m. with the very popular Horseshoe Tournament, followed by the very messy Pie Eating Contest, the Horned Toad Race (you have to catch your entry first, but the local stable is large), and other games for kids of all ages.

The 2016 Pie Queen will be crowned at 11:30, and the winners of the Pie Baking Contest will be announced. In the afternoon, you can buy an award-winning slice, and pies will be available for sale all day at Pie Town's Jackson Park, along with gifts and handmade crafts. Music will be offered at the park's pavilion, including some foot-stomping fiddle and guitar favorites from Wes and Joe Burris.

At 7 p.m. the annual dance kicks-off featuring "Wild Ride" (dance tickets $7). The dance will be held at the pavilion if weather is good, or in the community center (the old Farm Bureau building) if rain threatens. During the day you will also hear music from Left Handed Fiddler, Austin Ladd and Patti, Jim Ruff and Francie Dieters and other surprise guests.

Pie Town NM USA's Pie Festival first began as a local community canning event and has grown into a slice of old time fun for everyone. Pie Town has been known as a haven for pies ever since Clive Norman, a WWI vet settled in the area and started making pies for those traveling through. In 1924, a red-headed Texas cowboy named Harmon L. Craig bought a half-interest in Pie Town for "one dollar of good and lawful money and other valuable consideration." Craig opened a gas station and garage, and then Pie Town's fame was spread even wider when Russel Lee arrived in Pie Town to document rural life in the 1940's.

Pie Town still retains much of the charm of that era, when life was simple and the pie was a staple of every roadside cafe.

Pie Town offers free dry camping behind the Jackson Park, along with several RV sites in Pie Town and at Top of the World. In addition, Pie Town now offers four pie cafes that will be open during the event. Pie Town NM USA is located directly on Highway 60, West of New Mexico's Very Large Array (VLA) made famous in the movie, "Contact" with Jodi Foster.

Proceeds from the Pie Festival go to help support the community and keep Pie Town a haven for anyone who loves pie.

You may have seen Pie Town on the Travel Channel and on Sunday Morning TV shows or you may have seen the beautiful, historic photographs from the Smithsonian; now, don't you think it is time for a taste?

About Pie Town Rising Stars:

"Pie Town Rising Stars" is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to restoring, preserving and improving the Historic Town of Pie Town, New Mexico. We have some of the darkest skies in the world, and we're organizing the "Pie in the Sky" Star Party, whose proceeds will go to improve Pie Town's infrastructure, and help make Pie Town a visitor friendly, prosperous travel destination. Learn more at https://pietownrisingstars.wordpress.com/.

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Treasure Valley to Host 2016 Idaho State BMX Championship

EAGLE, Idaho -- Eagle Park BMX announced that it will be hosting the 2016 Idaho State BMX Championship on Saturday Aug. 20, 2016. Riders from the entire state of Idaho will be competing for the State Champion title. Each year a State Championship series is conducted by USA BMX and Idaho sanctioned tracks.

In Idaho, you must race at least 3 State Championship Qualifier Races and the State Championship Finals. Each of the sanctioned tracks in Idaho hosted a State Qualifier Race and riders can race as many of the State Championship Qualifiers, but only the top 3 finishes count towards state championship points. Each age group's State Champion (#1) will receive a custom award from USA BMX and State Plates will be distributed to the top 10 (or top 50 percent) riders in each age group.

Top 10 riders will also be invited by special invitation by USA BMX to compete in the Race of Champions (ROC) on November 25, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The ROC is the culmination of all of the State Championship Series in the United States.

Riders as young as 2 and as old as 60 years will compete at the State Championship. There are several standout local racers who are expected to do phenomenally at the state championship according to Blake Richards, Eagle Park President. Arlo Sexton from the Treasure Valley who will be competing in the 5 and under age group and is one to be watching for. Arlo is currently leading his ago group for Idaho State Championship Series and is ranked 7th nationally in his age group.

Another outstanding local rider is Jassan Michaelson who is a 3 Time World BMX Champion and is currently leading the 28-35 year old age group. Michaelson's 6-year-old daughter is also sitting in the #1 position going into the Championship weekend. A number of riders are tied up for #1 spot going in the big weekend.

About Eagle Park BMX:

Eagle Park BMX is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run 100 percent by volunteers. Local races are run weekly from April to October. Eagle Park BMX also hosts several state and regional races throughout the season which brings in riders from neighboring states. Eagle Park BMX also have special races benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association, a college scholarship program, and an Olympic Day celebration. Eagle Park BMX is also actively involved in community events such as Kids Fair, Eagle Days, Dairy Days, Boise Bike week, Unplug and be Outside, and the FX games.

For more information, contact Black Richards at 208-869-6858 or Rob Moorman at 208-954-1691 and email at eagleparkbmx@yahoo.com. Eagle Park BMX is located in the fabulous foothills of Eagle, Idaho. It is adjacent to the Eagle Sports Complex.

Photo Caption: Aidan Gallegos, 10 year old expert. Photo by Monty Gallegos.

Web: http://www.eagleparkbmx.com/.

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Joshuacord Inc. Announces Fourth Annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run/Walk Nov. 19, 2016 Displaying Persecuted Ribbon for Support

TAMPA, Fla. -- Joshuacord, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Christian, nondenominational organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to the oppressed and persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Africa, will be hosting its fourth annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in Tampa, Florida.

The race will start and finish at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave. Tampa, FL. The registration fee is $25 for participants and $20 for active duty military if completed before November 10, and $30 the day of the event.

Registration can be done online via Active.com -- https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=17902454 -- or participants may download the registration form to mail from http://www.joshuacord.org/5k. Joshua 1:9 organizers are anticipating approximately 350 runners.

This is a family-friendly event and open to everyone so come join as a runner, walker, stroller, or cheerleader and supporter! You can also sign up to be a virtual participant from anywhere around the world and we'll mail out a race packet along with a dri-fit t-shirt to you so you can be part of the cause!

"The Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run was created to bring awareness to the ongoing plight of persecuted Christians," said founder Patrick Carberry. "Our goals are to raise ongoing awareness of the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and Africa, to be an advocate for those being persecuted by Islamic violent extremists, to activate Christians across America to stand united with Christians who are suffering for following Christ, and to give courage, prayers and hope to our brothers and sisters who are suffering.

"Now, the world media is finally reporting on the atrocities of Islamic extremism happening in the Middle East and Africa. Freedom of Religion is a cherished right for all Americans and all those who believe in freedom. More than ever now we need to act and to show solidarity and support those being persecuted for their Christian faith in northern Iraq, Syria, and other parts of the world, which are given a choice of converting to warped form of radical Islam, dying for their faith, or fleeing their homelands."

"The Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run gives all Christians an opportunity to show their concern and support to fellow believers," said Carberry. "It's not just about religious freedom and the fight against terrorists. It's also a human rights issue, and it requires action and prayer on our part for any chance of change. Someone once said, action does not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

"Please help us let our Christian brothers and sisters know that even though they may be persecuted for Jesus Christ and their faith, they are not forgotten. All of us who believe in human rights, religious freedom, and freedom of conscience must step up and speak out. We wear the 'Persecuted but not Forgotten' ribbon as a symbol to remember and pray for suffering believers."

The top of the ribbon is marked with the Arabic letter for N, pronounced Nun. ISIL terrorists have been marking Christian homes with this letter "N" to mark them as a Nasrani, the Arabic word for Christian or Nazarene. The ribbons will be available from our website and at the upcoming Joshua 1: 9 Freedom Run/Walk. http://www.joshuacord.org/ribbon/

"To prisoners of conscience throughout the world, take heart; you have not been forgotten. We, your brothers and sisters in God, have made your cause our cause, and we vow never to relent until you have regained the freedom that is your birthright as a child of God." - Ronald Reagan 16 April 1985.

St. Paul the Apostle instructed us. "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith". (Gal: 6:10).

Please help us by showing your support and join us at the Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run - in person or as a virtual runner. http://www.joshuacord.org/5k/

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuacord1.9

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshua_cord

Reach out with questions: 5k@joshuacord.org

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Renaissance Bay Area Makers Popup features Workshops, Local Food and Live Music

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center presents Renaissance Bay Area Makers Popup - a shopping experience featuring over 30 of our Alumni and some of the most diverse and talented makers on September 10, 2016, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at The Yard at Mission Rock.

At Bay Area Makers guests can:
* Shop modern crafts while enjoying the ocean breeze and sunshine.
* Get crafty with a maker-lead workshop.
* Boogie to live music by John Brothers Piano Company.
* Eat burgers by Belcampo Meat Company or crepes by Creperie Saint-Germain. Sip beer by the classic Anchor Brewing Company, or savor the exotic flavors of Sajen Jamu Earth Drink (it just might be the next kombucha craze!).

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center has helped these Bay Area makers bring their businesses to market giving them the foundation necessary to start, sustain, or grow their entrepreneurial dreams into a successful reality. Through access to small business training, capital, and markets, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, Kiva Zip and Working Solutions help Bay Area women and men make better lives for themselves and their families, and strengthen their communities through entrepreneurship.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center provides aspiring and existing English and Spanish-speaking small business owners with training, mentorship, networks, and resources that are essential to small business success. According to Entrepreneur Tracker, an independent survey conducted by the Aspen Institute in 2015, 44 percent of Renaissance clients start businesses after completing Renaissance's intensive training programs, and 97 percent of businesses that come to Renaissance while in business stay in business, increasing their household income by an average of 38 percent.

Kiva Zip and Working Solutions both provide entrepreneurs with capital to launch and grow their businesses. Kiva provides crowdfunding loans of $5,000-$10,000 and Working Solutions loans range from $5,000 to $50,000.

Equally important to make this event possible are PopUpsters, The Yard at Mission Rock, Etsy and Bank of America. Popupsters is a marketplace and vendor management system for indie brands to connect with event organizers. The Yard at Mission Rock is a pop-up shipping container village, open 7 days per week, year round. Etsy will be leading a workshop during the event, and when the event is over, Etsy remains a 24/7 marketplace for vendors. And finally, this event wouldn't be possible without a generous grant by the Bank of America.

It takes a village to support a small business. Come and join the village!

For a detailed schedule of events and list of vendors visit:
www.rencenter.org/event/bay-area-makers-2016/

About Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center:

In its first 30 years in the Bay Area, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center - a 501(c)(3) non-profit - has helped thousands of individuals bring over 10,000 small businesses to market, delivering on their mission to enhance Bay Area life through entrepreneurship. Renaissance fuels community vitality by empowering Bay Area women and men to start businesses that bring jobs, character, and sustainable economic health to the local economy. Visit http://www.rencenter.org/ for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Genessa Kealoha
Executive Associate
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
415-348-6204
gkealoha[at]rencenter.org

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