JANSON COMMUNICATIONS - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/217360.xml JANSON COMMUNICATIONS - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 OC Entrepreneur Launches Programs That Instruct New Business Owners How to Plan for Success During Economic Crunch - We Love Startups! Offers Free Introductory Seminars Designed to Jump Start Ideas and New Businesses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb777074.htm As a slowing economy and credit crisis threaten a recession, one OC entrepreneur is in the pursuit of helping like-minded people become self-sufficient and successful. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb777074.htm Fresno-Based Non-Profit Break the Barriers Affects Profound and Positive Worldwide Change in Raising Ability Awareness http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb677873.htm Break the Barriers inspires creation of ground-breaking Romanian performing team.Break the Barriers, Inc. is the nation's premier sports-arts center uniting people of all abilities, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Role Model for Inclusion. One country at a time, Break the Barriers is motivating people around the world to work together celebrating all abilities. (PRWeb Feb 6, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb677873.htm Break the Barriers 10th Annual Fundraising Dinner Raises $110,000 ― Organization Honors Larry and Dot Powell, Receives Mayoral Proclamation and Announces Additional $1.2 Million in Grant Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb563775.htm Break the Barriers, Inc., the nation's premier sports-arts center uniting people of all abilities, today announced that its 10th annual fundraising dinner, "The Fruit of our Efforts," held at the Fresno Convention Center's Valdez Hall, on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, netted $110,000. It also announced the award of $1.2 million in federal grants spanning the next three years. The organization honored Fresno County Office of Education Superintendent Larry Powell, and his wife Dot Powell, executive director of SALT Fresno, and director of Read Fresno for their tireless dedication to the children of the greater Fresno area. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb563775.htm Break the Barriers to Hold 10th Annual Fundraising Dinner -― Community Leaders Larry Powell and Dot Powell Slated to be Honored http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557743.htm Break the Barriers, Inc., the nation's premier sports-arts center uniting the able and disabled, today announced that its 10th annual fundraising dinner, "Breaking Barriers for Children," will be held at the Fresno Convention Center's Valdez Hall, on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at 6 p.m. This year, the organization will honor County Superintendent Larry Powell and education catalyst Dot Powell for their outstanding commitment to the children of the greater Fresno area. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557743.htm Tony-Winner Duncan Sheik Headlines Benefit for Soka University -- Composer of Best Musical 'Spring Awakening' to Raise Funds for Student Scholarships http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb555648.htm Soka University of America (SUA) today announced that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik will be the guest entertainer for SUA's third annual Peace Gala, Celebrating a Vision of Peace. The composer of Spring Awakening, the winner for Best Musical at the 61st Annual Tony Awards, will perform at Soka University on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at 6 p.m. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb555648.htm SGI-USA Sponsors "Culture of Peace" Celebration Featuring Nobel Laureate Betty Williams - Interfaith Observance of U.N. International Day of Peace http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb554411.htm Soka Gakki International-USA today announced that it will sponsor "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit." Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Betty Williams will be the featured speaker, joined by a host of faith leaders representing a variety of religious and civic groups. A new exhibit will be unveiled to commemorate the United Nation's International Day of Peace that will travel to universities, schools and communities around the world to promote peace. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. at the Los Angeles Friendship Center at 5899 Venice Blvd. in Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb554411.htm Break the Barriers' Performing Team Holds Tryouts for Upcoming Year to Celebrate Ability http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb543018.htm Break the Barriers, Inc., the nation's premier sports-arts center uniting the able and disabled, today announced that it will be holding tryouts for the 2007-2008 season for its world renowned performing team, The Barrier Breakers, on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 from 4-6 p.m. at Break the Barriers, 8555 N. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, Calif. The public is invited to attend. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb543018.htm Break the Barriers Travels to Xiamen for China's First 'National Day for the Disabled' ― Fresno-Based 'National Role Model of Inclusion' Provides International Support for Awareness http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525952.htm Break the Barriers has been invited to be a guest of the Chinese Department of Disabled Services, The Department of Religion and The Department of Education to participate and perform in China's first National Day for the Disabled to be held on May 20, 2007 in Xiamen. (PRWeb May 14, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525952.htm Mercy House and the City of Ontario Announce the Grand Opening of Assisi House to Provide Transitional Housing and Services for the Homeless http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb519493.htm Mercy House, one of Southern California's premier advocates of the homeless, providing a unique system of dignified housing alternatives, programs, and supportive services, today announced the opening of Assisi House, in partnership with the City of Ontario, Calif. The grand opening will be held today at the Assisi House facility located at 517 Virginia Street at 12:00 p.m. (PRWeb Apr 18, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb519493.htm Mercy House Announces Annual Fundraising Dinner, "Living With Heart," to Benefit Homeless http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518863.htm Mercy House, one of Southern California's premier advocates of the homeless, providing a unique system of dignified housing alternatives, programs, and supportive services, today announced that its third annual fundraising dinner, "Living with Heart," will be held at the distinctive Marconi Automotive Museum on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 6 p.m. (PRWeb Apr 16, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518863.htm Break the Barriers Awarded $1.5 Million Grant to Support Physical Education, Health and Nutrition Program for Kids in California's Central Valley http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb505007.htm Break the Barriers, Inc., today announced that it will receive $500,000 per year for the next three years from The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). The PEP funds will be used exclusively to improve and expand the physical education and afterschool programs in the Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Kings Canyon, Fowler and Golden Valley Unified School Districts. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2007)

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