Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2010. Giving a child a strong foundation — a home, a family to love, and a safe place to grow — is one of life’s greatest and most generous gifts. Through adoption, both domestic and international, Americans from across our country have provided secure environments for children[Read More…]
Community
A Time to Share at Celebration Ministries
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2010. A brand new ministry is making a difference in the Park Forest community and beyond. Celebration Ministries, 424 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, invites you to explore the vision celebrate the path, and embrace the future during dinner on Saturday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. Dinner[Read More…]
Domestic Violence Has Risen 15% Since 2008 Among LGBTQ Population Nationally
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) released the Report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence in the United States in 2009 on Tuesday, October 26. The report found that LGBTQ domestic/intimate partner violence reports rose 15% since 2008 and is a pervasive social[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Launches Culinary and Job Readiness Programs
This semester’s participants in the What’s Cookin’ culinary program, for youth ages 15-22. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted is proud to launch two semester-long culinary training and job readiness programs, one for youth and one for adults, this fall. After successfully passing a competitive interview process, participants in[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Military Family Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2010. We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our Armed Forces and their families. Behind our brave service men and women, there are family members and loved ones who share in their sacrifice and provide unending support. During Military[Read More…]
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Tells LGBT Youth ‘It Gets Better’
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2010. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Servicestoday released a video message yesterday from Secretary Kathleen Sebelius telling lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth suffering from bullying and intolerance that they are not alone, and that it will get better. The Secretary’s message is in[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Families to Use the Sex Offender Registry to Help Plan Safe Trick or Treating
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2010. With Halloween just days away, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged Illinois families to take the time to go online to learn where sex offenders live in their neighborhoods, so they can avoid those homes as they plan safe trick-or-treat routes for their children. Parents and families[Read More…]
AARP Releases Viral Video to Increase Candidate Focus on Issues, Not Attacks
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2010. As part of its efforts to make sure candidates tell voters where they stand on issues important to voters 50+, AARP is launching a video and fictional campaign website spoofing political attack ads that have deluged the 2010 election season. The almost-too-real “Jack Phillips for Congress” campaign[Read More…]
CPSC Reminds Parents How to Prevent Halloween Costume and Decoration-Related Injuries
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants parents of trick-or-treaters to know that there is nothing scary about preventing Halloween-related injuries. By taking a few simple safety precautions when selecting costumes and Halloween decorations, consumers can prevent burn, fall and laceration injuries. Parents who make[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Belleville Veteran as October 2010 ‘Veteran of the Month’
BELLEVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today named Air Force Veteran Howard Bateman of Belleville the October 2010 Veteran of the Month at a ceremony at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Belleville. The Illinois “Veteran of the Month” award is a distinction that is given[Read More…]
