Social and Consumer Press Releases

Shop with Purpose at Goodwill

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia invites the community to embrace a meaningful approach to shopping and donating, where every item exchanged has the power to transform lives. Through the simple acts of donating gently used items or choosing to shop at Goodwill, individuals contribute significantly to a cycle of positive impact that extends far beyond a standard transaction.

Florida Beach Vow Renewals, Eloping in Florida & Destination Weddings and Receptions with Florida Beach Wedding Packages

Planning a beach wedding or vow renewal can seem a daunting task, however, affordable Florida beach wedding packages from Suncoast Weddings help take the guesswork out of the planning process by allowing couples to bundle and save when compared to a ceremony where each individual element is selected separately. Suncoast Weddings are premier wedding planners based on Treasure Island on the west coast of Florida, and they are experts in arranging beach weddings and vow renewals for couples who are out of state or even outside of the USA. From a small intimate ceremony where only the couple attends to a larger ceremony for up to one hundred family and friends, there is a range of beach wedding packages that can also be purchased for a vow renewal. All of the packages can be tailored and customized so they are truly unique. Some couples like to weave in their favorite colors and there are many ways to do that, ranging from chiffon sash accents on the chairs to silk flowers in mason jars along the aisle or colored sand within the shells to be used in the unity sand ceremony. A representative from Suncoast Weddings explained more about one of their most popular packages - the Tropical package: "If you've set your heart on a four-post bamboo arch, decorated with your choice of accent color for the site where you pledge your love, the Tropical wedding package is the one for you. Accommodating guests and affording you the choice of any of our arches, the Tropical package is breathtaking in its timeless elegance. Browse through our site to see the multitude of choices, we have themes to inspire you or can create your own look and make it unique. Our Tropical Wedding Package combines some of our most requested items and services. This package includes: Professional wedding minister or officiate, Specialist wedding photographer, Online photo album, 75 photo images of your choice via Dropbox with printing rights, Ceremony music of your choice (Processional, Bridal, Recessional),Four-post bamboo arch draped in white or ivory chiffon and accented to match your choice of colors and theme, Up to 40 white folding chairs,Custom aisle lined with standard aisle décor – choose from large conch shells, sea-grass, starfish, tropical tikis, Unity sand ceremony with keepsake bottle – natural or choice of colored sands, Delivery set-up and tear down, Wedding day ceremony coordinator, Unlimited email, telephone, and personal wedding consultation,Complimentary filing of your marriage license. Give us a call to get the planning process kicked off, we're here to help make your dream beach wedding a dream come true"

Survivors Standing with Survivors: A Rally in Support of the Survivors of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein

LogoSupported by 60 anti-trafficking and anti-exploitation organizations throughout the United States, survivors of sex trafficking and their allies will speak out against the crimes committed by Epstein, Maxwell, and their cohorts, as well as the fact that most of their associates continue to walk free.

Florida Beach Weddings and Reception Packages at Beach Houses, Ocean Side Pavilions, and Traditional Venues

LogoWith Thanksgiving Day behind us in 2021 and many more holidays coming up, families gather and this time of year is prime time for proposals and engagements. As couples commit to a shared future and look forward to being married, this can also become a source of anxiety.

Florida Vow Renewals and Affordable Beach Weddings with Receptions Feature Sunset Ceremonies

LogoWhen a romantic wedding is being planned, couples often look to the great outdoors as a backdrop. The Gulf of Mexico provides a stunning setting on the west coast of Florida, with sunset the most popular time for a beach wedding celebration. To get the romantic wedding portraits as the sun sets, the ceremony should be planned to start about one hour prior to the published sunset time. This allows time for a stress-free ceremony and then group pictures of the wedding party before the happy couple retreat to the shoreline for 'golden hour' portraits.

Miami Meet a Billionaire Event Falls Many Hundreds of Million Dollars Short

Billionaire Open hosted an event last month in Miami, it's a financial media service provider with a growing following on social media which aimed to educate entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to raise Capital.

Eagle House Group Offers Training Workshops for Professionals Supporting Children and Young People with Autism

LogoEagle House Group, one of London's most famous special needs schools, offers training programmes for professionals who work with children with autism spectrum disorder. They've created a series of free professional training programmes that take a multidisciplinary approach to studying autism and the influence it has on children's and young people's learning. They conduct training classes based on autism-specific practises that they employ in their own schools, which are located throughout London.

NFT Auction with Haatepah/Coyotl Empower Native Americans @ the Mixed Space

LogoBeginning at 12AM on November 25th, The Mixed Space—a company that provides a space for people of intersectional, multicultural, and multiracial backgrounds to engage in dialogue and activism—will be holding an auction of an NFT entitled "Vision Quest" of Native American model and activist Haatepah/Coyotl. The auction seeks to reclaim the Thanksgiving holiday, a source of pain for many First Peoples, by commemorating ThanksTaking to more accurately convey the Indigenous American perspective that the true narrative of the Thanksgiving holiday is deeply tragic involving land theft, manipulation, and genocide.

Explosion Leaves Miami Mother in Critical Condition

LogoAleida Bello; a Miami mother of three was rushed to Kendall Regional Hospital on Saturday morning, following a gas explosion that took place in her kitchen at 7 A.M. while making breakfast. Doctors and trauma specialists confirmed that Aleida Bello suffered 3rd degree burns on 45% of her body; including her arms, legs, chest, face and head. Emergency personnel rushed to stabilize her condition, leaving the mother in an induced coma with cadaver skin on her extremities to protect from infection. Doctors report she will remain in critical condition for no less than a month with recovery and rehabilitation spanning upwards of one year.

Author of Devotional Encourages Peers to Be Chronic Pain Warriors

LogoDebut author and motivational speaker Carol K. Grosz has lived with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome for almost thirty years. She shares the lessons she's learned and the hope she carries in her uplifting devotional, "Dancing at the Gate."

National Company Brings Friends Together for Thanksgiving

LogoThanksgiving Is usually a time of joy but for some it's a time of loneliness. This year however can be different. Once again, a nationally known pen pal company starts its holiday campaign of bringing lonely people together. Penacon (Penacon.com) is dedicated to fighting loneliness and depression this holiday with their web-based pen pal site that can be accessed for free by those online.

Florida Vow Renewals and Affordable Beach Weddings with Receptions in Treasure Island, St Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, and Clearwater Beach

LogoFlorida Destination weddings have been a popular choice for couples looking to elope for many years and are increasingly popular for couples and a group of family and friends who choose to vacation together and make the wedding or vow renewal a part of that shared experience.

A Brighter Future with the Helms Academy at Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia

Many terms accurately describe Goodwill Industries, as they offer more than just medical supplies: they're a retail store, a donation center, a way for businesses to outsource light work, and a job training provider. The nonprofit organization has reached out to many individuals since its founding in 1902, and with time, has made numerous contributions to American society, including Goodwill's Helms Academy.

Expand Your Horizons with Free Employment Placement Services at Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia

Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia offers employment placement services to help companies fill essential management roles.

VoiceNation Releases Inaugural Episode of Podcast, Answer the Call

LogoVoiceNation has entered the audio journalism scene with a new podcast, Answer the Call, a business-focused podcast designed for small business owners. The first episode premiered at the end of October with Sheila Davidson discussing hiring trends and tactics.

Hard Rock International and ECPAT-USA Launch Program to Tackle Risk of Human Trafficking of Teens

LogoTalking about online predators is not easy, but it is necessary. 

The C.S. Lewis Institute Set to Host Cultural Intelligence Event with Darrel L. Bock on November 12th

LogoThe C.S. Lewis Institute, a prominent religious institute in North America, is all set to host Cultural Intelligence with Darrel L. Bock as the main speaker. This hybrid event (in-person and Livestream) will be hosted on November 12th at 8:00 - 9:15 pm EDT in McLean Presbyterian Church, Northern Virginia.

Florida Vow Renewals and Affordable Beach Weddings with Receptions in Treasure Island, St Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, and Clearwater

LogoSuncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners on the west coast of Florida, offer beach wedding packages that can also include a reception option. Based in Treasure Island, Suncoast Weddings plan ceremonies primarily on the beach from Clearwater to the north to Sarasota to the south, although weddings and vow renewals are also planned in local yacht clubs, parks, gardens, beach houses, and recreation centers.

Pensacola Author Wayne Abrahamson Releases Exhilarating Adventure Novel

Logo"A captivating tale of adventure in the South China Sea reminiscent of Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy." — Chris Dewey, MA, RPA (Lieutenant Commander, USN Ret.), Author of Deep Context and President of the Maritime Archaeological Society

Naming the True Identity of the Zodiac Killer

LogoOn October 4, 2021, a group of investigators calling themselves the "Case Breakers" proposed a solution to the case of the San Francisco Zodiac killer. This solution was publicly rebuffed by the FBI, which issued a statement saying that despite the efforts of this group, the Zodiac case remains unsolved. True crime author and researcher, Mike Rodelli, released his book, In the Shadow of Mt. Diablo: The Shocking True Identity of the Zodiac Killer, in May 2021 proposing his own solution to the Zodiac mystery.

Loneliness Has Been Recognized as an Epidemic

LogoWeb based pen pal company that operates world wide is now a key to overcoming loneliness. Penacon (penacon.com) understands the concept of being alone in a crowd. Though many tend to associate the concept of feeling alone to the idea of not having a confidant or friend, people might also experience existential or societal loneliness if they feel like they are misunderstood or not welcomed into certain social spaces. We have all known people who seemingly have many friends yet feel that their lives lack meaning or that they are fundamentally different from others. We all know the expression, "lonely in a crowd."

Florida Vow Renewals and Affordable Beach Weddings with Receptions by Suncoast Weddings

LogoFlorida Vow Renewals and Florida Beach Weddings on a Budget can be creative and affordable

Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations Welcomes Mexico's Ambassador to Arizona for Bilateral Dialogue

On October 14, 2021, the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR) and the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix will host Mexico's Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma for a dinner program in Scottsdale. Mr. Moctezuma will address dignitaries and members on bilateral issues of economic development, border relations, and exchange between Mexico and Arizona.

The C.S. Lewis Institute to Organize a Live Event with Dr. Carl R. Trueman on October 28th

LogoThe C.S. Lewis Institute, one of the nation's premier religious institutes, is hosting a live event – Obsession with Self Identity, Sexuality and Rewriting History, with Dr. Carl R. Trueman on October 28th, 2021. In this event, Dr. Trueman will show how today's ideas on gender, sexuality, history and cancel culture are not new, but rather have been percolating for years.

Florida Vow Renewals and Beach Weddings with Receptions by Suncoast Weddings

LogoParticularly in the case of Florida destination weddings or vow renewals, receptions are a popular choice as it is a way to extend the excitement of the big day for friends and family as they gather to dine together and celebrate. For Suncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners based in Treasure Island on Florida's west coast, couples range from locals who love the area in which they live to couples from out of state who like to visit the area on vacation, to couples from out of state or another country who may never have visited Florida before.

Activists Protest Eric Adams, Demand HPD Stop Request for Proposals to Develop Housing on African Burial Ground

LogoIn celebration of Fannie Lou Hamer's birthday, the Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition (FABGC), African Graves Matter, and other local community groups will rally on Wednesday, 10/6/2021 at 8:30 AM at Brooklyn Borough Hall. The FABGC plans to demand that Eric Adams, Brooklyn Borough President, Louise Carroll, Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the City stop plans to build on land containing the community's historic African burial ground.

Kids Try to Spark Change with News

LogoAnnabel, a middle school student in the State of Washington just launched a news show for kids called 'Extinction Status.' Annabel wants "to change the world by spreading awareness of endangered species." Ryan, a teen in New Hampshire and the Founding Artistic Director of The Fletcher Family Theatre, is launching a show called Gen Z on Gen Z. In his words: 'Gen Z on Gen Z is an interactive, biweekly news show for middle and high schoolers focusing on current events that relate to the future of Gen Z.' His first episode tackles the age-old issue of school dress codes.