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Safr Partners with We Lift to Provide Accessible Wheelchair Transportation


The Safr team is proud to announce our partnership with We Lift, a non-emergency medical transportation platform for improving accessibility and quality of life for wheelchair users in rural areas.

The Safr team is proud to announce our partnership with We Lift, a non-emergency medical transportation platform for improving accessibility and quality of life for wheelchair users in rural areas.

Safr is a ridesharing platform built specifically with the needs of women in mind. Safr’s expansion into non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) with Safr Care supports vulnerable customers, such as women who have experienced a history of abuse, children, and older adults.

We Lift is a NEMT Rideshare platform that provides on-demand access to individuals that require wheelchair transportation in Louisiana. With the goals to supply affordable, comprehensive on-demand wheelchair transportation service to the public, to decrease hospital discharge wait times, and to provide elderly and disabled individuals more independence. We Lift offers non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) including hospital discharges, nursing home residential relocation, disaster evacuation services, delivery/courier services, and transport to doctor’s appointments, as well as airport pick up/drop off and leisure trips.

In Louisiana’s population of 4.6 million, over 16% are individuals over the age of 65, many of whom require wheelchair-accessible transportation. Over 7.4 million NEMT rides are completed in the state annually.

As a platform driven by safety and empowerment, Safr is proud to join We Lift in support of our most vulnerable communities.

About We Lift

Established in 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana, with the vision of providing on-demand access to individuals that require wheelchair transportation, We Lift is a NEMT Rideshare platform specializing in courier services and wheelchair transportation. We Lift wants to encourage wheelchair users to safely live outside of their homes and experience what life has to offer. For more information, please visit https://www.weliftrideshare.com.

About Safr

Safr is a ridesharing service focused on the safety and empowerment of women. Built with the needs of women in mind, Safr aims to improve the lives of women everywhere through safe transportation, job creation, and financial security. Safr’s drivers are personally vetted and undergo comprehensive background checks so that riders can have peace of mind knowing they meet Safr standards. Safr’s multiple in-ride app features aid in the protection of your safe arrival. For more information, please visit http://www.gosafr.com

About Safr Care

Safr Care is a healthcare technology platform focused on the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) market. The mission of SafrCARE is to help improve the healthcare transportation market while empowering women. Safr has been at the forefront of transportation technology since 2017. See https://gosafr.com/care/web; https://youtu.be/ZuSmZ7hv7vQ

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31 Day Devotional” is an inspiring opportunity for refreshing one’s connection to God


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“The Call: 31 Day Devotional”: an opportunity for spiritual encouragement. “The Call: 31 Day Devotional” is the creation of published author Sylvia Curmon Wilder, who spent the last twenty years working as a training consultant and instructional designer for several Fortune 500 companies and smaller subsidiaries. After joining World Changers Church International, she found a love for teaching others how to use the Word of God to make a positive change.

Wilder shares, “We are living in very perilous times today. Companies opened for business one day are closed and out of business the next day. As such, many of us need a boost or a word of encouragement to keep going. That’s exactly what The Call-31 Day Devotional has been created to do. This book is designed to inspire, fuel, and promote your work journey. The Call-31 Day Devotional is full of motivational insights, testimonials, and biblical truths all designed to help you not only obtain your best job yet but inspire you to live your best life yet!

“No matter what your situation is, God is greater! In Joshua 1:5 (New Living Translation) God says, ‘No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you.’ Jesus is always with us and He will never, ever leave us or forsake us. Read and discover the peculiar treasures our God has reserved just for you. Your victory is already here, take it!”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Sylvia Curmon Wilder’s new book is a creative presentation on the correlation between spiritual health and career success.

With relevant scripture, insights, and testimonials, Wilder writes in hopes of lifting up those in need of a spiritual recharge.

View a synopsis of “The Call: 31 Day Devotional” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “The Call: 31 Day Devotional” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “The Call: 31 Day Devotional,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Dr. Shirli Regev and Dr. Gil Tivon’s newly released “Prosperity through Living Active Faith” is a compilation of stories and experiences to help connect with God


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“Prosperity through Living Active Faith”: an inspiring collection of stories in faith. “Prosperity through Living Active Faith” is the creation of published authors Dr. Shirli Regev and Dr. Gil Tivon, the CEOs of the Life’s Wisdom, who bring together different yet spiritually connected approaches as the authors of godly books for soul seeking, self-development, and empowerment.

Regev and Tivon share, “The truth can be viewed in many ways once you observe it from your mind, especially if you try to rationalize everything. But there is nothing to compare to the truth the heart feels because the heart knows in a simple and clear way what the truth is. We hope these experiences touch your heart, influence and inspire, empower and strengthen you to hold onto hope, trust, and belief and to actively believe in God as a Father, a friend who is actively interested and engaged in your life, for your own success and prosperity. Join us for a once in a lifetime journey.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Dr. Shirli Regev and Dr. Gil Tivon’s new book is an inspiring, spiritual compilation of narratives.

These stories implore the heart to listen, to follow the path to faith and to God. When all hope has seemed lost and it seems He will not listen, these stories serve as a guide to bridge the invisible gap in faith.

View a synopsis of “Prosperity through Living Active Faith” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Prosperity through Living Active Faith” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Prosperity through Living Active Faith”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Gary Vickery’s newly released “Growing the Church” is a great wake-up call to save God’s church in these times of decline


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“Growing the Church”: a compelling read that aims to move the people of God to rebuild His church and grow in fellowship once again. “Growing the Church” is the creation of published author Gary Vickery, a country boy who retired from working in the lumber business. He now lives in Haleyville, Alabama.

Vickery shares, “My mother made sure that all of us were in church on Sunday and that we went to all the Revivals and to vacation Bible schools every summer, and after I was married, I continued that practice with my family.

“In the ’50s–’60s and part of the ’70s, all churches were always full with people, sometimes having to stand up in the back. But then near the end of the ’70s, I noticed a decline in church attendance and fewer people were being baptized, and this has continued to be a trend today. I noticed this, and I’m sure others have also, and yet nothing was done.

“I decided to start writing down my ideas about this several years ago, and I kept them in a notebook. After I retired, I had more time, so I decided to put together a plan to not only stop this but also to turn it around; and long before I wrote this book, I put this plan into action. The first church had between fifty and sixty people when this started, and in just about three years, this church had grown to almost three hundred members. So I tried it again with another church in another state, and basically the same thing happened.

“So being retired, I decided to put this plan together in a book that has taken me almost ten years to implement and write. It does work; however, you just can’t wish it to happen. It takes work and work from everyone, but if we are to follow Christ’s commandments, it should be a work that is enjoyable and a blessing both for you and to the souls you win, and the blessings will continue as you watch your church grow.

“May God bless you in your endeavor. Don’t give up.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Gary Vickery’s new book is an insightful and illuminating tome that is written to encourage every Christian to step into the field and change the game, bringing the church back up to the way it used to be and further.

View a synopsis of “Growing the Church” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Growing the Church” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Growing the Church,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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IDC to Host 2021 National Summit September 21-22, 2021 in Washington, DC


In Defense of Christians (IDC), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for Christians and religious minorities in the Middle East and Africa, announces IDC National Summit 2021: Combating Oppression and Empowering the Oppressed, to be held live in Washington, DC, and virtually, on September 21-22, 2021.

Summit 2021 will showcase IDC’s achievements in 2020-2021, and highlight the important work that lies ahead in advocacy for persecuted Christians. The two-day Summit will feature a live Solidarity Dinner in Washington, DC and broadcast around the globe, a series of focused policy briefings, and culminate with Capitol Hill Day, where IDC supporters will have the opportunity to advocate before Members of Congress.

Members of Congress, government officials, and faith leaders will provide live and in-person updates on current policy initiatives to support persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Africa.

The Summit will feature an official announcement and presentation of the IDC Congressional Champion 2021 Award to the following Senators and Representatives:

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)

Senator Jim Risch (R-ID)

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

Senator Todd Young (R-IN)

Representative Ted Deutch (D-FL)

Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)

Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)

Representative Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)

Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX)

Representative Scott Perry (R-PA)

Representative Hal Rogers (R-KY)

Representative Dina Titus (D-NV)

IDC will also honor USAID Administrator Samantha Power with the Charles Malik Human Rights Award for her long standing advocacy for human rights and humanitarian assistance.

“As the world fights to emerge from this global pandemic, persecuted Christians continue to face a growing number of threats to their lives and livelihood. IDC Summit 2021 will highlight exactly those challenges,” said IDC President Toufic Baaklini.

“We look forward to the opportunity to convene this Summit of policymakers and advocates for the persecuted,” he added.

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A Life of Purpose, Even After Seventy-Five” is a motivating presentation of a life lived fully


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“Beyond All Thinking: A Life of Purpose, Even After Seventy-Five” is the inspiring story of the author’s journey through her highs and lows. As a published author JoAnn Scoma McElroy is a passionate Christian who has lived an overcoming and fulfilling life. Most recently, she graduated summa cum laude from a PhD program in clinical counseling at the age of seventy-six. Now an octogenarian, JoAnn is a full-time Christian counselor.

JoAnn shares, “According to this octogenarian, one is never too old to dream big and accomplish goals. The writer of this memoir testifies to her personal quest to achieve her dreams through every decade of her life—even earning a PhD in clinical counseling in her late seventies. She looks back at the obstacles, the victories, and the lessons to be learned.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, JoAnn Scoma McElroy’s new book is a reminiscent tale of working through the tough times and relishing the victories.

From personal family stories to career achievements, this poignant exploration of the author’s life is filled with enjoyable memories and acceptance of the more difficult times in life. Scoma McElroy writes in hopes of encouraging others to see that it is never too late to go after one’s dreams.

View a synopsis of “Beyond All Thinking: A Life of Purpose, Even After Seventy-Five” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Beyond All Thinking: A Life of Purpose, Even After Seventy-Five” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Beyond All Thinking: A Life of Purpose, Even After Seventy-Five,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Eddie Sawyer’s new release is a well crafted fiction based on the real life experiences of the author’s family as his mother ran her last lap “Between the Eternities”


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“Between the Eternities”: a gripping tale of the importance of living for the day. “Between the Eternities” is the creation of published author, Eddie Sawyer, an Auburn University alumni and devoted son.

Sawyer shares, “The race Between the Eternities begins before we take our first breath; it matches us against a relentless and undefeatable opponent, death. This competitor never tires nor is distracted in its pursuit of us, and the race continues until we or someone else closes our eyes for us after we draw our last breath. Between the Eternities is based on facts chronicled about the journey along this racetrack by my mother.

The emotional roller-coaster ride of our characters exposes the reader to elements of despair and hopelessness when we discover the method death chose for the demise of one of the main characters. Humor is displayed when we see the heroine make her final drive into town or when we read of the small green snake that emptied the fishing boat. Love is exhibited throughout our words, as each character strives to lighten the heavy burden pending death has placed on the other cast. Hope too is a recurring member of the troupe. It appears at various times and roles only to be destroyed by death. But hope, not fear and sorrow, in the final act overcomes death to become the savior of the ones left to carry on the business of the next race! In these future races, the race of all life is leveraged to last only so long before all chips must be turned in for the final accounting. Since we cannot be victorious in this race with death, how does one keep score? On the final scorecard, only how we have run the race matters at all. Therefore, the true measure of our life is based on the choices and decisions we make as we run the course to its inevitable conclusion.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Eddie Sawyer’s new book is a warm-hearted tale of family, love, and faith.

With affable characters and relatable circumstances, Sawyer’s tale is certain to resonate with readers everywhere.

View a synopsis of “Between the Eternities” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Between the Eternities” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Between the Eternities”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Autism Learning Partners Opens Its 3rd Location in New York to Serve the Yonkers Community


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“We have enjoyed supporting families in Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester for over 7 years. We are grateful for the opportunity to expand our services to additional New York communities such as Yonkers with more to come,” said Gina T. Chang, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of ALP

Autism Learning Partners (ALP), a national leader that specializes in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce its in-state expansion with the addition of the Yonkers, New York location. ALP initiated this extension in response to the need for quality in-home support with flexible scheduling as well as support in the community with an emphasis on social skills. The Yonkers location will join the existing three offices effectively serving the state. ALP is committed to continuing its collaborative efforts with other service providers in the Yonkers area to ensure consistency of care. ALP is steadfast in its dedication to providing resources to families and communities who need support.

ALP strives to give hope, support, and paths of progress for children and their families living with autism and related disorders. With their vast network of community partnerships and ever-growing list of accepted insurances, families can receive quality support. ALP believes that a tailored, comprehensive care plan with a dedicated clinical team allows children and their family units to experience the most progress possible.

“We have enjoyed supporting families in Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester for over 7 years. We are grateful for the opportunity to expand our services to additional New York communities such as Yonkers with more to come,” said Gina T. Chang, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of ALP.

ALP is a national leader in the special needs field for over 30 years. They are headquartered in Pasadena, CA, employs over 300 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (“BCBAs”) and has a total workforce of 3,000, including Behavior Technicians providing in-home and in-clinic ABA-based care across the country. Services include: Applied Behavioral Analysis and additionally offer speech, occupational, physical therapies, and diagnostic services in select regions. Treatment is now offered in 19 states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

To learn more about Autism Learning Partners and its services, please visit AutismLearningPartners.com.

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Author Pierre W. Beausejour’s newly released “A Requiem for Evolution” is a thought-provoking manual seeking to provide irrefutable proof of the existence of God


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“A Requiem for Evolution”: an intriguingly inquisitive literary debut. “A Requiem for Evolution” is the creation of first-time published author Pierre W. Beausejour, lifelong student of the Bible and graduate of Baruch College who pursued a master’s degree in divinity at the Alliance Theological Seminary before leaving to complete a master’s degree in Education at Nyack College. Pierre worked for the New York City Board of Education or nearly two decades as a math teacher, academy leader, grade advisor, and robotics coordinator.

The author writes, “Does God really exist? How can we be scientifically, mathematically, logically, theologically and personally sure of His existence?

Why did God create the universe?

Why is there evil in the world, and if there is a God, why did He let that happen?

Do you suffer from HEXAKOSIOIHEXEKONTAHEXAPHOBIA?

When was Jesus Christ really born? How old was He when He was crucified?

What does the number 666 mean? Who is the Antichrist?

What is Heaven Like? Is Hell real?

What is the most difficult passage of the Bible? What are the four verses in the

Bible no one can possibly understand? What can the 70 Weeks of Daniel have to say

about the end of the World?

Is the Bible really the word of God? Are the biblical verses the words of God

in the words of men, or simply the words of men? What sets the Bible apart from

any ordinary book?

How can anyone study the Bible? Is the clergy the only entity with the

mental and spiritual fortitude to understand the Holy Scriptures?

What are some of the patterns of the Holy Scriptures?

Are the biblical markers reliable?

What is Salvation arguably the most misunderstood word in the entire Bible?

How can anyone be sure of His salvation?

‘A Requiem for Evolution’ provides refreshing answers to those very important questions.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Pierre W. Beausejour’s new book is a provocative invitation to study biblical history and the march of human progress.

View a synopsis of “A Requiem for Evolution” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “A Requiem for Evolution” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “A Requiem for Evolution”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Health Connect America Announces Launchpad Program to Teach Skills that Enable Independence


Health Connect America (HCA), a provider of mental and behavioral health services, today announced a new program called Launchpad, which helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain skills to create more personal independence.

The Launchpad Program was designed to help those with disabilities learn key life skills in order to become self-sufficient. The program focuses on six life skills including money management, physical and mental health, wellness, independent living and employment rights. Using a person-centered approach, participants are able to customize their program and focus on the skills they need. The program lessons are taught in the participant’s community and home, creating a “launching pad” from their existing support system.

“Launchpad is a community-based program with the goal of helping our clients develop skills that provide greater personal responsibility for their own lives through self-advocacy, social awareness and daily living skills that decrease dependence on their parents and caregivers,” said Sandy Krikac, Launchpad director. “We believe this is a very positive direction for a population that is historically underserved.”

To address the need to scale services to a large unsupported population, the Launchpad Program is currently being piloted in Franklin, Tennessee at the company’s headquarters as an affordable private pay option.

“We are investigating private pay programs in order to expand our services and connect more directly with the communities where our clients live,” said Kristi Shain, chief executive officer of Health Connect America. “There are 7,000 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tennessee alone waiting to be approved for services. Launchpad is our first effort to address this need by creating an affordable program that offers real value to our clients and their families.”

HCA currently has four clients utilizing the Launchpad Program and anticipates growth to 15 in the near term. The Company is expecting to rapidly expand and more than double over the next year, with programs across multiple states serviced by HCA.

About Health Connect America

Health Connect America (HCA) provides mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across 56 locations across five states impacting the lives of nearly 10,000 people daily. The organization is honored to be a part of the communities served walking with clients as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. Health Connect America provides services where clients need them – within the community, the home, or in one of the organization’s many locations. Through a vast network of direct care professionals, HCA is readily available to meet the needs of both clients and their families. The services delivered include one-on-one or family counseling, case management, autism services, or medication management for children, adults, and families. These services promote positive personal growth, develop healthy coping skills, preserve and repair relationships and natural support systems. For more information see https://healthconnectamerica.com/

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