This grant will assist CSO in their mission of creating tools and resources to help first-generation college students and their supporters navigate the college process, as well as their “I’m First” app and portal. CSO is also a winner of the College Knowledge Challenge, a grant sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to fund app development in support of college access and completion. The grant is supporting the “I’m First” web app development and national launch in September 2013.

“We are so grateful for Neotrope’s recognition of CSO’s work in support of first-generation college students,” said Matt Rubinoff, CSO’s Executive Director. “We’re an emerging organization but still a well-kept secret. Neotrope will be invaluable as we roll out ‘I’m First’ and work to grow public awareness and participation in our programs.”

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope® is providing PR solutions, news dissemination (through its Send2Press® Newswire service), online advertising, and social media marketing for the Center for Student Opportunity. This cause-related marketing program is intended to help raise awareness of the 501(c)3 non-profit to traditional media, to the public, as well as to potential sponsors and donors, regarding CSO’s efforts.

“We’re honored to be providing assistance to such a worthy cause as the Center for Student Opportunity,” said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons; a member of PRSA and ASCAP. “With their focus on helping students take a critical next step in learning, they seek to fill a gap in the education roadmap for first-generation college students.”

About the Center for Student Opportunity:
Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization empowering first-generation college students on the path to and through college. CSO creates tools and resources to help first-generation college students and their supporters navigate the college process and partners with colleges and universities across the country to promote and strengthen campus efforts supporting first-generation college students.

About I’m First:
CSO’s newest initiative, “I’m First,” is building an online community of support for first-generation college students. “I’m First” is collecting pledges and stories from first-generation college graduates – and students who will be – to inspire the next generation of students who will be first. In addition to showcasing first-generation college student stories, “I’m First” helps aspiring first-generation college students research colleges, ask questions and get answers, and find support and scholarships in their pursuit of college. Learn more at: http://www.imfirst.org/ .

About Neotrope:
Since 1983 Neotrope® has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), and SEO services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company pioneered the concept of search optimization of press release content back in 1997 and has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009. More information: http://www.Neotrope.com/ .

About the NonProfit PR Grants:
The NonProfit PR Grants™ program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)3 worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers.

For 2013, the Grant has been named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in 2003. Henceforth the Neotrope PR Grants will be known as the “J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant.”

With this cause-related marketing grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including Camp Blue Skies, Children Awaiting Parents, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, The Native Voices Foundation, The Pacific Pinball Museum, The Bob Moog Foundation, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children’s Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more.

Grant recipients are selected by Neotrope/Send2Press staff based on qualified applications filled out and submitted by U.S. based non-profit orgs. Choices for grant “winners” are both subjective, and based on overall activities and actual need, as well as best fit for support from the marketing team.

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2013 J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable non-profits and grant recipients can be found at: http://www.send2press.com/non-profit/ and also http://prgrants.com/ .

About Send2Press:
Send2Press® (a service of Neotrope) offers best-in-class affordable Direct-to-Editors™ news distribution to working print and broadcast media, and to social media, with high visibility in search engines using proprietary Neotrope ContextEngine™ technology. Send2Press is unique because it was the first online newswire service with staff entirely comprised of accredited public relations professionals, published authors, working journalists, and marketing experts. The service was spun-off of Neotrope’s traditional PR services in 1999.

NEWS SOURCE: Center for Student Opportunity :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope® – Copr. © 2013. Syndication source of this news item: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Center-for-Student-Opportunity-selected-to-receive-2013-Neotrope-NonProfit-PR-Grant_2013-05-0529-004.shtml .

The Gala honors organizations and individuals for their outstanding commitment to inclusion in their families, communities and society. The 2013 honorees will include Habitat International, Inc and Conner and Cayden Long of Team Long Brothers.

“We are very excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary with these Champions of Inclusion. We hope they will inspire everyone to join us in making inclusion the expectation, NOT the exception,” says Jerry Aiken, Executive Director.

Along with a performance by entertainer Clay Aiken, the attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live auction and learn how the Power of Inclusion can help kids with and without disabilities experience lifelong benefits. The funds raised from the event will be used to open doors for all kids to be included together and experience all that life has to offer. No child should be left on the sidelines!

The 10th Anniversary Champions Gala will be held at McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square at 345 North College Street in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, October 12, 2013. A VIP reception will be held for Gold and Platinum ticket holders on October 11 at the Charlotte Marriott City Center with a special performance by Clay Aiken.

Tickets go on sale starting June 12. Visit the event website at www.inclusionproject.org/gala for more information.

About the National Inclusion Project:
The National Inclusion Project serves to bridge the gap that exists between young people with disabilities and the world around them. They partner with communities and programs to teach others how to be inclusive so that kids with and without disabilities can experience lifelong benefits. By driving the movement for social inclusion in after school programs, summer camps, and in the classroom, children of all abilities learn, play and serve together. To date, the Project has partnered with over 200 programs nationally and has impacted over 50,000 children.

For more information on the National Inclusion Project and to help ensure no child sits on the sidelines visit the website at http://www.inclusionproject.org/ .

NEWS SOURCE: National Inclusion Project :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope® – Copr. © 2013. Syndication source of this news item: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/The-National-Inclusion-Project-celebrates-10-years-at-upcoming-Champions-Gala_2013-05-0529-002.shtml .

Cancer kills more children each year than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, asthma and AIDS combined, yet the National Cancer Institute allocates only three percent of its budget to pediatric cancer.

Ms. Cruse lost her son Connor to cancer at a young age. After his death, she founded the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation as a resource for families with children battling cancer and as a force to raise money to fund vital research projects in hopes of ending many childhood cancers.

Cruse serves as the Foundations VP of Community Affairs, and is a member of the event’s organizing committee. Through her book, Hope Transformed, and through speaking engagements, Cruse inspires families across the globe to continue the fight to eradicate childhood cancer. She works diligently with doctors, families, donors, sponsors, partners and event organizers in a tireless effort to help fund and find a cure for childhood cancers.

The dinner will be followed by a charity golf tournament on May 6 at the Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas.

For more information please visit: http://www.joycruse.com/ .

NEWS SOURCE: Joy Cruse :: This press release was issued on behalf of the “news source” by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. Original source of this news item: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Author-and-Cancer-Advocate-Joy-Cruse-to-speak-at-III-Forks-Golf-Classic-Dinner-to-Benefit-Childhood-Cancer-Research_2013-04-0429-003.shtml .

Food Finders, headquartered in Signal Hill, Calif., focuses on reducing food waste in our local communities, rescuing donated food from restaurants, grocers, caterers, bakeries and more. Its team of caring volunteers and staff drivers deliver the food daily to more than 200 nonprofit social service agencies, shelters, centers and churches located throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Diana Lara, VP of Operations for Food Finders, coordinates all the logistics of the donations and deliveries. She shared, “I am very proud of our 100 million pounds rescued! Yet, despite our efforts, food insecurity continues to rise – 49 percent from 2001 to 2009 – with the largest increase among households with children. According the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), 40 percent of edible food goes to waste in the U.S. We as an organization and community need to continue to build awareness and seek additional donations of food.”

Food Finders recently celebrated this milestone at its 2nd Annual Swing Dance, an anniversary event that featured a 17-piece band and plenty of dancers to kick up their heels. A special banner was displayed to announce the significant accomplishment.

Each year the nonprofit sets a goal to collect even more food than prior years, which means it also seeks additional donors to add to its existing list. For 2013, the goal is to collect and redistribute 7.3 million pounds of food. This will provide enough for 41,000 meals per day.

Any food vendors or hospitality businesses wishing to support Food Finders should call Diana Lara at 562-293-1400, x101.

About Food Finders, Inc.:
Food Finders is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community-based food rescue organization that serves as a conduit for food, education, and awareness between donors, volunteers, agencies and people in need. Our vision is to eliminate hunger and food waste, while improving nutrition in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Signal Hill, Calif., Food Finders picks up donated food from hundreds of local grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants and produce markets and distributes it directly to more than 200 missions, shelters and social service agencies to feed the needy and impoverished. Learn more at: http://www.foodfinders.org/ .

NEWS SOURCE: Food Finders, Inc. :: This press release was issued on behalf of the “news source” by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. Original source of this news item: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Food-Finders-Celebrates-100-MILLION-Pounds-of-Food-Rescued_2013-04-0429-001.shtml .

“Summer is a rough time for many of the families with children who receive free and reduced-price breakfasts and lunches through the national school meal programs. When school lets out, these children are at a higher risk for hunger,” said Diana Lara, VP of Operations.

Businesses, clubs, communities – anyone who wants to help – can participate. Food Finders is dropping off collection bins at sites and also accepting food at its office/warehouse location in Signal Hill.

The food will be sorted and boxed and delivered to local pantries, Boys and Girls clubs, youth centers and shelters that serve primarily families with children.

“We have a list of specific items that we are collecting, which is available on our website, or we can email or fax it to anyone who requests it,” Lara also shared.

Anyone interested in donating, whether through a local collection site or directly, please contact Diana Lara at 562-283-1400 x101 or dlara@foodfinders.org for more information.

A complete list of needed items can be found at http://www.foodfinders.org/ on the homepage under Summer To End Hunger food drive.

About Food Finders:
Food Finders, Inc. is a multi-regional food bank and food rescue program headquartered in Signal Hill that serves L.A. and Orange counties. They pick up donated food from hundreds of local grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants and produce markets and distribute it directly to missions, shelters and social service agencies to feed the needy and impoverished. Volunteers and staff drivers pick up and deliver on a same-day basis.

On average, Food Finders helps provide enough food for 40,000 meals a day, reducing the amount of food insecurity prevalent throughout Southern California. Food Finders is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

To view listing of items to be collected, visit home page (www.foodfinders.org) or download list (PDF) here: http://goo.gl/jrtwK .

NEWS SOURCE: Food Finders, Inc. :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. Original source: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Food-Finders-Kicks-Off-its-3rd-Annual-Summer-To-End-Hunger-Food-Drive_2013-04-0425-002.shtml.

This grant will assist the National Inclusion Project in their mission of bridging the gap that exists between young people with disabilities and the world around them. They partner with communities and programs to teach others how to be inclusive so that kids with and without disabilities can experience life-long benefits.

“We are grateful to have Neotrope help us raise awareness of the benefits of inclusion and to ensure that no child sits on the sidelines. Their services will be extremely helpful as we plan our 10th Anniversary Champions Gala, October 12th in Charlotte, N.C.,” says Tonya Gillham, Director of Development and Marketing for the National Inclusion Project.

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope(R) is providing PR solutions, news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), online advertising, and social media marketing for the National Inclusion Project. This cause-related marketing program is intended to help raise awareness of the 501(c)3 non-profit to traditional media, to the public, as well as to potential sponsors and donors, regarding their efforts.

“We’re honored to be providing assistance to such a worthy cause as the National Inclusion Project, in both sharing their successes and recognizing this milestone 10th anniversary year for their programs,” said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons; a member of PRSA and ASCAP. “As their name suggests, they have done an admirable job of bringing kids together, and helping to make safe spaces for children who may often feel left out of activities other kids take for granted. And by educating parents and families on the value of inclusion, they give all kids courage to share and grow and better understand that we’re all different, but we’re also all the same in so many ways. All of our staff thought this was a wonderful cause, and was top of our choices this year to support.”

About the National Inclusion Project:
The National Inclusion Project works every day to make the inclusion of children with disabilities a reality. By driving the movement for social inclusion, children of all abilities learn and play together.

Children with disabilities and their peers who are typically developing, come together to participate in recreational activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, community service, physical fitness and more. To date, the Project has partnered with over 200 programs nationally – including YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts, CampFire USA, etc. – and has impacted over 50,000 children.

For more information on the National Inclusion Project and to help ensure no child sits on the sidelines visit their website at http://www.inclusionproject.org/ . To follow on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/inclusionproject .

About Neotrope:
Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), and SEO services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company pioneered the concept of search optimization of press release content back in 1997 and has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009. More information: http://www.Neotrope.com/ .

About the Non-Profit PR Grant:
The Non-Profit PR Grants(TM) program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)3 worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers.

For 2013, the Grant has been named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in 2003. Henceforth the Neotrope PR Grants will be known as the “J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant.”

With this cause-related marketing grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including Camp Blue Skies, Children Awaiting Parents, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, The Native Voices Foundation, The Pacific Pinball Museum, The Bob Moog Foundation, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children’s Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more.

Grant recipients are selected by Neotrope/Send2Press staff based on qualified applications filled out and submitted by U.S. based non-profit orgs. Choices for grant “winners” are both subjective, and based on overall activities and actual need, as well as best fit for support from the marketing team.

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2013 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable non-profits and grant recipients can be found at: http://www.send2press.com/non-profit/ and also http://prgrants.com/ .

About Send2Press:
Send2Press(R) (a service of Neotrope) offers best-in-class affordable Direct-to-Editors(TM) news distribution to working print and broadcast media, and to social media, with high visibility in search engines using proprietary Neotrope ContextEngine(TM) technology. Send2Press is unique because it was the first multimedia newswire service with staff entirely comprised of accredited public relations professionals, published authors, working journalists, and marketing experts. The service was spun-off of Neotrope’s traditional PR services in 1999. Learn more about Send2Press at http://www.Send2Press.com/about/ .

All trademarks acknowledged.

NEWS SOURCE: National Inclusion Project :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. Original source: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/National-Inclusion-Project-Receives-2013-Neotrope-Non-Profit-PR-Grant_2013-04-0423-003.shtml.

“Food Finders is a multi-regional nonprofit organization with a mission to eliminate hunger in our local communities,” shared Patti Larson, Executive Director of Food Finders, Inc. in Signal Hill, Calif. “Neotrope/Send2Press will support our effort to increase awareness of what we do, encouraging community businesses such as hotels, caterers, banquet rooms, restaurants and more – along with local residents – to ensure that no food gets wasted, but rather donated to feed those less fortunate.”

Food Finders is celebrating an important milestone this year. As of April of this year, Food Finders has reached a “100 million pounds of food rescued” milestone; meaning, since 1989, the nonprofit has received 100 million pounds of food donated and redistributed to feed those who are food insecure.

April also coincides with Food Finder’s 24th Anniversary of doing food rescue/hunger relief. “We’re excited to hit that mark, and are on goal to collect 7.3 million pounds of food in 2013,” adds Larson.

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope is providing public relations (PR) solutions, news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), online advertising, and social media marketing for Food Finders, Inc. This program is intended to help raise awareness of the 501(c)3 non-profit to traditional media, to the public, as well as potential sponsors and donors, regarding their efforts in distributing food directly to more than 200 missions, shelters and social service agencies to feed the needy and impoverished.

“We’re honored in providing assistance for Food Finders,” said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons; a member of PRSA and ASCAP. “Their efforts fill a notable need in local communities where daily hunger is still a desperate problem for some, and not just the homeless. Food Finders uses the term ‘food insecure’ and this need can equally apply to families who are ‘under employed’ which is a growing segment of the U.S. population not being well addressed by the Federal or State agencies. Food Finders’ mission is one of the most admirable in finding and rescuing food to redistribute to those needing it most, and we truly look forward to helping them raise awareness and engagement for their efforts.”

About Food Finders, Inc.:
Food Finders is a community-based food rescue organization, founded in 1989, that serves as a conduit for food, education, and awareness between donors, volunteers, agencies and people in need. Its vision is to eliminate hunger and food waste, while improving nutrition in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Signal Hill, Calif. (in Los Angeles county), Food Finders picks up donated food from hundreds of local grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants and produce markets and distributes it directly to more than 200 missions, shelters and social service agencies to feed the needy and impoverished.

Food Finders also helps merchants comply with the California Waste Management law, requiring them to cut their waste by 50 percent, and more recently mandated, 75 percent. Instead of going to landfills, the wholesome, consumable food is being used to feed hungry children and adults.

Learn more online at: http://www.foodfinders.org/ or follow on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/foodfinders .

About Neotrope:
Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), and SEO services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company pioneered the concept of search optimization of press release content back in 1997 and has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009. More information: http://www.Neotrope.com/ .

About the Non-Profit PR Grants:
The Non-Profit PR Grants program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)3 worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers.

For 2013, the Grant has been named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in 2003. Henceforth the Neotrope PR Grants will be known as the “J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant.”

With this grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including Camp Blue Skies, Children Awaiting Parents, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, The Native Voices Foundation, The Pacific Pinball Museum, The Bob Moog Foundation, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children’s Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more.

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2013 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable non-profits and grant recipients can be found at: http://send2press.com/non-profit/ and also http://prgrants.com/ .

About Send2Press:
Send2Press(R) (a service of Neotrope) offers best-in-class affordable Direct-to-Editors(TM) news distribution to working print and broadcast media, to social media, with high visibility in search engines using proprietary Neotrope ContextEngine(TM) technology. Send2Press is unique because it was the first multimedia newswire service with staff entirely comprised of accredited public relations professionals, published authors, working journalists, and marketing experts. The service was spun-off of Neotrope’s traditional PR services in 1999. Learn more about Send2Press at http://www.Send2Press.com/ .

All trademarks acknowledged.

NEWS SOURCE: Food Finders, Inc. :: This press release was issued on behalf of the “news source” by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. Original source of this news item: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Food-Finders-Inc-is-recipient-of-Neotrope-NonProfit-PR-Grant-Award-for-2013_2013-04-0419-001.shtml .

This grant will assist CPEP with promoting its mission of serving as a catalyst to significantly change underrepresented students’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to the pursuit of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers through innovative out-of-school programs. In addition, with 2013 marking CPEP’s 25th anniversary, this grant will showcase CPEP’s anniversary celebrations, including its 25th Anniversary Gala on October 26, 2013.

“We are thrilled to be selected by Neotrope to receive this grant. In addition to the ability to showcase our programs and accomplishments, this partnership gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our 25th anniversary in a way that would not otherwise be possible,” said CPEP CEO Bruce Dixon. “This opportunity provides us with an opportunity to position our organization for the next 25 years.”

Through a variety of programs, CPEP has engaged more than 25,000 underserved and underrepresented students in STEM education over the past 25 years. Many of these students have since graduated high school, pursued STEM education in college and are now successful employees in STEM careers. Ultimately, CPEP has successfully diversified the STEM workforce as a result of its innovative and engaging programs.

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope(R) is providing public relations (PR) solutions, news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), online advertising, and social media marketing for CPEP. This program is intended to help raise awareness of the 501(c)3 non-profit to traditional media, to the public, as well as potential sponsors and donors, regarding their efforts in the promotion of and engagement in STEM education. CPEP’s goals are to broaden awareness about CPEP’s programs, accomplishments and fundraising efforts.

“With Neotrope’s assistance, we are hoping to engage new and innovative audiences with us,” said Dixon. “Neotrope’s experience and reach combined with our mission and message will help us achieve our vision.”

“We’re honored to be providing assistance to the CPEP, in both sharing their successes and recognizing this milestone year,” said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons; a member of PRSA and ASCAP. “CPEP is proactively working to inspire and prepare students in all economic classes throughout the U.S., to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. As someone who grew up inspired by technology, and with PhD and math degrees running rampant in our household, I know the value of getting the right nudge to look at tech as being fun and accept the challenges that come with that pursuit.”

About Catalysts Powering Educational Performance (CPEP):
In 1986, a group of engineers, college faculty and secondary educators created an innovative out-of-school program designed to inspire and prepare underrepresented and underserved students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Launched in one school with 40 students, CPEP is now in 11 school districts, 42 schools and directly impacting 1,500 students annually across Connecticut.

CPEP serves as a catalyst to change underrepresented and underserved students’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviors toward the pursuit of STEM education and careers. Results indicate there is a consistent 60 percent increase in the percentage of students who desire to pursue a STEM career after just one CPEP experience and 90 percent of CPEP students report acceptance into college.

CPEP has won several awards recognizing the organization for its achievements and accomplishments, including the Turbo Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management by the Harvard Business School Alumni Association of Connecticut, the Golden Torch Award from the National Society of Black Engineers, the Presidential Award from the National Science Foundation for its Mentor Program in the New Haven Public Schools, and the 21st Century Solutions Award by NBCUniversal Foundation.

With 2013 marking its 25th anniversary, CPEP seeks to leverage its accomplishments to continue to grow and position CPEP to impact the workforce of the 21st century.

For more information about CPEP, located at 211 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457, visit http://www.cpep.org/ or contact via email at dixonb@cpep.org or call 860-638-1220.

About Neotrope:
Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), and SEO services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company pioneered the concept of search optimization of press release content back in 1997 and has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009. More information: http://www.Neotrope.com/ .

About the Non-Profit PR Grants:
The Non-Profit PR Grants program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)3 worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers.

For 2013, the Grant has been named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in April of 2003. Henceforth the Neotrope PR Grant(s) will be known as the “J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant.”

With this grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including Camp Blue Skies, Children Awaiting Parents, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, The Native Voices Foundation, The Pacific Pinball Museum, The Bob Moog Foundation, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children’s Foundation, World Savvy, and dozens more.

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2013 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable non-profits and grant recipients can be found at: http://send2press.com/non-profit/ and also http://prgrants.com/ .

About Send2Press:
Send2Press(R) (a service of Neotrope) offers best-in-class affordable Direct-to-Editors(TM) news distribution to working print and broadcast media, to social media, with high visibility in search engines using proprietary Neotrope ContextEngine(TM) technology. Send2Press is unique because it was the first online newswire service with staff entirely comprised of accredited public relations professionals, published authors, working journalists, and marketing experts. The service was spun-off of Neotrope’s traditional PR services in 1999. Learn more about Send2Press at http://www.Send2Press.com/ .

NEWS SOURCE: Catalysts Powering Educational Performance :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. Original source: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/CPEP-Receives-Neotrope-Non-Profit-PR-Grant-Award-for-2013_2013-04-0418-002.shtml.

Since its humble beginnings in 1983, The Soup Kitchen has evolved over the years to continue addressing the needs of its “guests.” The Soup Kitchen takes pride in serving over 3 million hot meals since opening 30 years ago.

“We have a beautiful story to tell,” says Enrique Zuanetto – Executive Director. “The Soup Kitchen today does so much more, empowered by the generosity of the community and the need to care for members in our community who are less fortunate.” Since the very beginning, the Soup Kitchen has relied entirely on private donations and the work of caring volunteers.

“We serve approximately 700 hot meals and distribute over 100 groceries bags a day. In addition, we provide educational classes for expectant and/or young mothers of infants, distribute clothing at no cost, provide free immunizations, distribute turkeys in time for Thanksgiving, and play Santa Claus at Christmas time,” Zuanetto added.

“Our story needs to be shared” says Marlene Mejia, Chair of the 30th Anniversary Committee. “The Gala is our opportunity to recognize The Soup Kitchen for the important role it plays in the community and to help us continue raising funds to secure its future. We want to invite everyone to share in our celebration.”

The 30th Anniversary Gala will be held at Benvenuto Restaurant, 1730 N Federal Hwy in Boynton Beach on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are available at $125 each. Visit the website: http://www.thesoupkitchen.org/ for more information. Sponsorships are still available. Companies and/or individuals are encouraged to contact Marlene Sandler at 754-366-0795.

NEWS SOURCE: The Soup Kitchen Inc :: This press release was issued on behalf of the “news source” by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. Original source of this news item: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/The-Soup-Kitchen-Celebrates-30-years-with-Gala_2013-04-0415-003.shtml .

The race, which has received high marks from runners in past years, promises to deliver an even more pleasant running experience this year. The USATF-certified course has been shortened from a 10K to an 8K, eliminating the extreme hills of the last leg. The family-friendly 3K course remains unchanged.

Also new this year: an EventShare photo booth, which allows participants to instantly print or email photos to friends and family. In addition to t-shirts and other giveaways, participants will also enjoy a live DJ for entertainment and plenty of pre- and post-race refreshments; including donations from Jason’s Deli, Hard Times Cafe and Coyote Grill.

In keeping with tradition, the race will start from the Fairfax County court house complex in a symbolic nod to the CASA volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children under the court’s protection.

Registration is available online at www.fairfaxrunforthechildren.com .

“We are thrilled with the level of excitement surrounding our annual event,” says Lisa Banks, Fairfax CASA Executive Director. “Our registration numbers are growing daily and we have received generous support from community businesses, including: Deloitte; JBG Rosenfeld; Novus Residences and Cafritz Interests; Visnic Homes; SRA International, Inc.; JMB Design Center, LLC; Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions; TopSure Investments, Inc.; CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd.; John Marshall Bank; Keller Williams Realty – Cecilia Hayes, REALTOR; Sensei Enterprises, Inc.; Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Shirley Contracting Company; the Law Office of Kyle E. Skopic; numerous individuals, and our signature sponsor, Verizon.

“Most important, the Run for the Children brings visibility to the work of over 190 CASA volunteers who advocate year-round for the rights of abused and neglected children to live in safe, permanent, and loving homes.”

Doug Brammer, Verizon manager of government relations, says, “Verizon’s philanthropic and technological resources are providing powerful answers to serious societal problems in health care, including domestic violence prevention and education. We’re proud to support Fairfax CASA in the fulfillment of its mission to advocate for the best interests of each abused and neglected child through the promotion and support of quality volunteer representation.”

About Fairfax CASA:
In Fairfax County, a child enters the court system once every 38 hours. These children need caring, dedicated adults to help ensure that they do not fall through the cracks of the child protection system. Fairfax CASA recruits and trains citizen volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are under the court’s protection in Fairfax County. The juvenile court relies heavily on the CASA volunteer’s work and requests that Fairfax CASA assign a volunteer to every case of abuse and neglect before the Court.

To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxrunforthechildren.com/ .

* PHOTO CAPTION: Children’s Medal Ceremony in front of the Fairfax County Courthouse during the 2012 Run for the Children – April 28, 2012. Credit: Beth Megel (exclusivelybybethann.com).

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