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Dr. Frederick K.C. Price, Founder of Crenshaw Christian Center Passes

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Frederick K.C. Price

“He was the consummate family man, and that’s one of the hallmarks of his ministry and his life,” said daughter and church president, Angela Evans.


Los Angeles, California (PRWEB)

LOS ANGELES, February 20, 2021 – The family of Dr. Frederick K.C. Price announced his passing on the evening of February 12, following a brief bout with COVID-19.

The 89-year-old minister had a distinct approach to ministry as a teacher versus preacher. His aim was for people to grow in their knowledge of God, the bible, its promises, and to apply its principles for life success.

Apart from being a teacher of faith, Dr. Price was an ardent biblical scholar and author of over 50 books, including How Faith Works, Golden Nuggets: A Treasury of Wisdom for Both Ministers and Laypeople, Integrity: The Guarantee of Success, and many more.

As a highly disciplined individual, Dr. Price served as a positive role model of excellence. He took God at His word and encouraged others through his personal example of applied learnings as a devoted husband and father, and as an integrous employee in the private sector prior to his full-time service in ministry. He was an enthusiastic student of life and an unapologetic stickler for truth, with the belief that ‘once you know better, you can do better.’

Upon the founding of Crenshaw Christian Center in 1973 in Inglewood, California, Dr. Price quickly amassed a following of those hungry to improve their life circumstances through sound biblical teaching. His multiple services which were broadcast through his own established Ever Increasing Faith Ministries television ministry, accelerated growth and led to the construction of the Faith Dome, a 10,000-seat sanctuary situated in South Los Angeles which opened in 1989. With a growing presence of viewers in New York, Crenshaw Christian Center East was established in 2001.

Dr. Price, like Paul, was an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a true sower – investing in the lives of people by ensuring access to the truth of God’s word for its triumphant application. Despite his full life as a husband and father, he served as a very present mentor to others. In 1990, he established the Fellowship of Inner-City Word of Faith Ministers (FICWFM) with convenings to boost the growth of ministers, their ministries and laypeople. The multi-day family affair was a showcase of faith and love-in-action as people traveled from all corners of the world to absorb deeper biblical teachings.

Dr. Price encouraged everyone to know the bible for themselves, and he diligently unpacked its teachings with practical life examples. He often used his personal life as a way for others to learn, peeling back the curtain to expose an early fear of the ocean, having never learned to swim as a young person. He addressed this head on by becoming an excellent certified scuba diver.

Dr. Price left an indelible mark as a global influencer for good. His desire was that people from all walks of life would reach their full potential to impact their families, homes, workplaces, and society-at-large. His dedication and commitment to the community of South Los Angeles was steadfast and unwavering.

Dr. Price is survived by his wife of 67-years, Dr. Betty Ruth Price, his four children, Angela, Cheryl, Stephanie and Fred Price, Jr., pastor of Crenshaw Christian Center, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. “He was the consummate family man, and that’s one of the hallmarks of his ministry and his life,” said daughter and church president, Angela Evans.

The family is grateful for the outpouring of love and condolences from around the globe. In honor of Dr. Price’s legacy, an open to the public lying in repose closed casket viewing is slated for Thursday, March 4th and Friday, March 5th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. On Saturday, March 6th, an 11 a.m. private family live streamed service will occur followed by a private family burial. The service may be viewed on EIF YouTube Channel, EIF Facebook Page, EIF website-watch now, and EIF on demand. Amid COVID-19 realities, the family is acutely aware and deeply concerned for the safety of others. Strict adherence to all safety protocols is appreciated and will be enforced.

Crenshaw Christian Center is located at 7901 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044. More at faithdome.org.

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Gallaudet University Regional Centers and Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Expand Partnership, Strengthen National Network Supporting Deaf Children and Their Families

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Our collective work can now help provide a more seamless pathway for lifelong success for deaf children from birth to college and beyond.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Gallaudet University and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) announced today that they are expanding their multi-year partnership to increase sign language access and support services to deaf children and their families and the professionals who serve them throughout the southeastern United States.

Talladega-based AIDB now serves as the host institution for the Gallaudet University Regional Center (GURC) South, joining three additional GURCs and host partners in other regions throughout the nation. The four GURCs, administered by the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet (Clerc Center), comprise one of the nation’s leading networks serving deaf children and their families.

The expanded partnership between Gallaudet University and AIDB will provide an array of critical services, trainings, and outreach to deaf children from birth through high school throughout the Southern region of the U.S., including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Early intervention, early language acquisition, professional development, high school to post-secondary transition and career readiness are among the key services offered.

For the last two years, a partnership between the Clerc Center and AIDB, the Regional Early Acquisition of Language (REAL) Project, has worked to provide support to deaf children in nine southeastern states from birth through the age of three. The addition of the GURC will allow the continuation and expansion of services and training to professionals and families in the region for students aged 4 through high school.

“We are beyond proud of our ongoing partnership with the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and the collective impact we have made together the past several years,” said Roberta J. Cordano, president of Gallaudet University. “Gallaudet is very pleased to have this opportunity to strengthen our partnership with AIDB through collaborative work with the Clerc Center. This work helps bring critically important services and resources to more deaf children and their families throughout the region. Ultimately, our collective work can now help provide a more seamless pathway for lifelong success for deaf children from birth to college and beyond.”

“It is an honor for AIDB to serve as a host institution for the Gallaudet University Regional Center-South,” said Dr. John Mascia, President of Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind. “Through this collaboration with Gallaudet, a premier national liberal arts university serving students who are deaf, AIDB will be able to develop and provide regional services in Alabama and in the surrounding states. We are excited and grateful to expand the AIDB/Gallaudet partnership and we know that this opportunity to impact the lives of individuals who are Deaf is limitless.”

GURC Realignment

In addition to the newly-expanded Gallaudet-AIDB partnership, Gallaudet University’s Clerc Center is realigning its four GURC regional locations as follows. GURC-East will remain with host partner Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, Massachusetts, with Ohio joining this group. GURC-Midwest will now be run by host partner Austin Community College in Austin, Texas, with Texas joining the Midwest group. GURC-South will be covered by host partner AIDB at its North Campus located in Decatur, Alabama, with Arkansas joining this group. GURC-West will remain with host partner Ohlone College in Fremont, California.

About the Gallaudet University Regional Centers

The Gallaudet University Regional Centers were established in 1977. Through partnerships with host institutions, the Gallaudet University Regional Centers share Gallaudet’s undergraduate and graduate programs and the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center’s resources and expertise through training programs, workshops and conferences, youth programs, technical assistance, and consultation. For more information please visit the GURCs.

About Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

Founded in 1858, Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind is America’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are blind, deaf, deafblind or multidisabled. Through five campuses in Talladega and a statewide network of Regional Centers, AIDB provides services to over 30,000 people per year. For more information please visit Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind.

About the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University

The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21. For more information, please visit the Clerc Center.

About Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind individuals through American Sign Language and English. The university enrolls over 1,300 students in more than 40 undergraduate majors, as well as many graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral level. It also conducts much research in a variety of fields, including brain imaging, educational neuroscience, education, linguistics, psychology, Deaf history and culture, and Black Deaf history and culture.

Media Contacts:

Tyrone Giordano, Director of Communications, Clerc Center

tyrone.giordano@gallaudet.edu (202)609-7979

Jacque Cordle, Advancement Officer, Marketing and Community Relations, AIDB

cordle.jacque@aidb.org / (256) 589-8024

Society: Christianity

Inspirational Poetry” is a compendium of life-changing poems that will help readers strengthen their faith in God

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Rhapsodize: Inspirational Poetry”: a compelling account that will help the readers develop a strong and long-lasting relationship with the Almighty Father. “Rhapsodize: Inspirational Poetry” is the creation of published author Latonya West Kimble, a writer who has worked as a sales associate for four years, a substitute teacher for Port Arthur Independent School District for eight years, and has been a caregiver and home health provider for over twenty-five years.

Kimble writes, “This poetry book was written to inspire and encourage people to live right before God with excitement and expectancy of the Lord Jesus Christ’s soon return.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Latonya West Kimble’s new book provides a gleaming light to the readers that beckons them toward the encompassing and never-ending grace and love of God.

Through this book, the author wants the readers to know the importance of having faith in God. With her poetry, she hopes to inspire everyone to develop their faith and build a strong connection and relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

View a synopsis of “Rhapsodize: Inspirational Poetry” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Rhapsodize: Inspirational Poetry” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Rhapsodize: Inspirational Poetry,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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If Our Nation Continues to Reject Biblical Values, What Will Happen to Our Society?

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With God’s help, ‘we the people’ can initiate a spiritual revival in America that will result in the rejection of secular humanism and reclaiming a country based upon traditional Christian morality.


MANDEVILLE, La. (PRWEB)

Author James Ronald Kennedy invites American Christians to reclaim their heritage in Be Ye Separate: Bible-Belt Revival or Marxist Revolution ($14.49, paperback, 9781662809026; $6.99, e-book, 9781662809033).

Over the years since the Supreme Court removed prayer and Bible reading from public schools, Kennedy and others have seen how America society has begun it’s slide toward secular humanism and neo-Marxism. He encourages Christians living in the Bible Belt and across the country to take a stand to protect our nation’s moral foundation, or risk losing it forever.

“With God’s help, ‘we the people’ can initiate a spiritual revival in America that will result in the rejection of secular humanism and reclaiming a country based upon traditional Christian morality,” said Kennedy.

James Ronald Kennedy holds a Master’s in Health Administration (MHA) from Tulane University, a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law (MJ) from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor’s degree from Northeast Louisiana University. He retired in April 2015 after serving over 20 years as Vice President of Risk Management for a Louisiana insurance company. A frequent speaker at pro-Christian, pro-liberty, and Southern heritage meetings, Kennedy is also a best-selling author with numerous books published.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Be Ye Separate is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Consult PR Encourages Clients and Other Website Owners to Make ADA Compliance A Priority.

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Consult PR Encourages Clients and Other Website Owners to Make ADA Compliance A Priority

Consult PR Encourages Clients and Other Website Owners to Make ADA Compliance A Priority

“Make sure your website is accessible and avoid unnecessary lawsuits by taking the first step to making your site ADA compliant. Schedule a consultation with Consult PR.”


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was first passed in 1990, at a time when the internet was not as pervasive as it is now. Over the years, however, ADA compliance has extended to websites. The laws regarding whether a company can be sued if its website is ADA compliant, or as it’s known in the industry, A11Y compliant, is not very clear. Over the past couple of years, there has been an uptick in fillings. In 2019 and 2018, 2,256 and 2,258 ADA website-accessibility lawsuits were filed respectively, representing a 177% increase from the 814 lawsuits filed in 2017.

While it is not clear whether these lawsuits will be dismissed as frivolous or whether there will be real judgments, some major companies have faced large settlements because of it. In 2019, Harvard University was required to add high-quality captions or transcripts to all of the video and audio content available publicly online as well as paying the Class Counsel’s motion for $1,575,000 in attorneys’ costs and fees. In late 2012, Netflix and the NAD (National Association of the Deaf) agreed that Netflix would provide closed captions to 100% of their online streaming content within a two-year period and pay $755,000 in attorney fees and costs, which included fees to monitor the decree. In 2018, multi-million dollar, pizza chain Dominoes lost a suit against Guillermo Robles, who is legally blind, who sued them after he was unable to order a pizza online despite trying both the desktop site and the mobile app using screen-reading software. (rev.com)

Being in the industry, the experts at Consult PR feel like it’s their responsibility to let folks know that if you have physical operations and they need to be ADA compliant then your website will be seen as an online store and needs to be A11Y compliant too. They advise that simply getting the process started can help you avoid a lawsuit. Making your website ADA compliant isn’t something that can be achieved overnight and in most instances, it becomes an ongoing process. As you add more things to your website (articles, photos, videos, new pages, etc), you will be required to implement ongoing ADA compliance. A lot of times you can get a free analysis of what’s wrong with your site and what it might cost to fix it. Making your website ADA compliant is a task any proper web development firm can handle, but if it’s not something your web team can handle, Consult PR encourages you to reach out to them at (561) 444-7265.

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Apple Self Storage Raises $20,550 Donation For The ABLE Network

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AURORA, Ontario (PRWEB)

Apple Self Storage is beyond thrilled to be able to continue supporting the Able Network through a company-wide fundraiser for the fifth year in a row. The donation raised this year, $20,550, exceeded the previous year’s donation.

Apple Self Storage thanks all the tenants that helped make this wonderful donation possible. Last year was a difficult year for many, and being able to continue fundraising for The Able Network allows ongoing support to those in the community.

The Able Network continues to adapt and work hard to provide programs online to its participants. It is important for participants to be involved even when restrictions make it difficult to do so and donations allow The Able Network to continue their important initiatives.

MORE ABOUT THE ABLE NETWORK

The ABLE Network is a fee for service, registered charity located in Aurora, Ontario. Their participants are supported in 5 core programs of work experience, transit training, recreation, literacy and volunteer activities. The ABLE Network is based on strong principles and research that states that inclusion of persons with an ID in natural settings provides them with an equal opportunity to make a contribution to the health and well-being of their community.

For more information about The Able Network, please visit http://www.theablenetwork.ca

MORE ABOUT APPLE SELF STORAGE

Known for having the best managed self storage facilities in Canada, Apple Self Storage strives to deliver a genuine and authentically great experience across every one of its 35 facilities. The family-owned company has established close bonds with the communities in which it operates through regular pursuit of opportunities to assist organizations that enrich them. It has done so since their very first facility opened in 1975. Apple Self Storage is actively looking to expand their third party management platform as well as expanding through acquisitions and new developments.

For more information about Storage Units, please visit http://www.applestorage.com

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ERISA Litigator Establishes Roberts Disability Law to Focus Exclusively on Disability and Life Insurance Claims

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Michelle L. Roberts,
Founder of Roberts Disability Law

Michelle’s professional theme is “fighting for the underdog.”


OAKLAND, Calif. (PRWEB)

Michelle L. Roberts, a Bay Area ERISA litigation attorney with a successful 16-year track record representing employees in benefit disputes, has established Roberts Disability Law (“RDL”) to provide individual clients with full-service representation. Michelle’s practice concentrates on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), a complex federal law that governs most claims under benefit plans provided by employers. Over the years, Michelle has successfully represented hundreds of clients who were denied disability benefits, including obtaining many court victories.

Through RDL, Michelle will continue her life’s work of helping employees get the benefits that they deserve. Michelle’s professional theme is “fighting for the underdog.” She rigorously represents individuals against big insurance companies that use their resources to wear down insureds who might already be vulnerable due to an unexpected disability. Michelle’s commitment to advocating for the underdog is also reflected in her volunteer work for local non-profit organizations including, among others, Legal Aid at Work and the AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP).

“Like nearly all top-flight law firms and lawyers, Michelle has an unwavering commitment to providing legal services to those who need it most. We are grateful that she has been a part of a loyal group of attorney volunteers who lend their expertise to our Workers’ Rights Clinic.”

Mike Gaitley, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid at Work.    

“Michelle has been representing ALRP clients for many years and, in every instance, she has provided them with the highest quality representation possible. Michelle is a true hero. Michelle represents the very best of the legal community and I can enthusiastically and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for help in ERISA matters.”

Bill Hirsh, Executive Director, ALRP.

Michelle established RDL to provide focused hands-on high-quality representation to every RDL client from start to finish. “The thing I love most about what I do is the relationship I build with my clients while fighting for their rights. I want to be at their side from the very first phone call to when I get to call them congratulating them on a final resolution. I want to know each client’s case inside and out so I can effectively fight for them.” As stated by Amy H., a former long-term disability client for whom Michelle obtained a favorable settlement,

“I am an attorney, so have very high standards for any attorney representing me. Michelle exceeded my expectations at every turn. I always felt that no matter what was going on in her practice, my case was a priority, and she was on top of things. Any communication from me was returned within hours. Also, Michelle was willing to take the time to explain aspects of my case to me with great patience, which I really appreciated. She is also extremely skilled, experienced, and just a really good person. The most surprising thing about working with Michelle was that she actually cared about me as a human being and was absolutely dedicated to getting me justice. I am very grateful to her, and my advice would be that if she’s willing to take your case, you couldn’t find a more dedicated, skilled advocate.”

Michelle is a Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference and a member of the BASF Judiciary Committee. She is also a Senior Editor of the Bloomberg BNA’s Employee Benefits Law book and Vice-Chair of the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section’s Employee Benefits Committee. Prior to starting RDL, Michelle was a partner at Kantor & Kantor, LLP.

Roberts Disability Law is based in Oakland, California and represents clients all throughout California.

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WealthVest Employees Raise $1,600+ During Polar Plunge Fundraiser

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BOZEMAN, Mont. (PRWEB)

Showing their support for local athletes with intellectual disabilities, members of the WealthVest team took to the slushy, snow-covered Bozeman Pond this February to participate in the Big Sky Area Special Olympics Virtual Polar Plunge fundraiser.

In total, WealthVest’s employees raised more than $1,625 for Special Olympics teams in the Big Sky area, which includes athletes in Gallatin, Madison, Park and Sweet Grass counties. Those funds will help ensure athletes are able to participate in a variety of sporting events throughout the year.

“Through the power of sports, Special Olympics is helping to build a more inclusive world for everyone,” said Jackson Bolstad, captain of the WealthVest Polar Plunge team. “WealthVest is proud to be able to support these amazing athletes as they compete and build lifelong friendships through the sports they love.”

The annual event looked a little different this year for participants, as COVID-19 restrictions prevented Big Sky Area Special Olympics from holding a traditional plunge. Instead, the organization asked participants to come up with a creative and safe way to show their support virtually.

The six members of the WealthVest team, whose office is conveniently located across the street from the Bozeman Pond, decided to make snow angels on the pond’s snowy, water-covered surface. A video of the WealthVest team can be found on WealthVest’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

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About WealthVest

WealthVest is a financial services firm specializing in the distribution of high-quality fixed and indexed annuity products from top-rated insurance carriers. WealthVest designs, markets, and distributes these essential products throughout the nation and is squarely focused on developing products with the highest consumer value.

WealthVest was founded in 2009 by former CEO of American Skandia, Wade Dokken, and former CEO of Hartford Life Limited, Europe, Lincoln Collins. From the beginning, WealthVest has provided financial professionals with thorough coaching, effective face-to-face sales training, and thought leadership on retirement planning concepts and products of the highest consumer value offering principal protection and lifetime guaranteed income.

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Biblical Wisdom Endures Through The Ages And Can Still Guide Followers Into And Through Lasting Relationships

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People are looking for the right person but aren’t choosing wisely.


PORT ORANGE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Author Reed Calaway helps readers avoid pitfalls in their romantic relationships in Five Steps to a Good Relationship: Before You Say I Do ($13.49, paperback, 9781662808524; $6.99, e-book, 9781662808531).

Calaway has spent many hours of pastoral counseling helping couples navigate difficulties that could have been avoided. In his latest book, he walks readers through the five stages of any romantic relationship, helping them identify problems at each stage so that they can deal with them appropriately and escape larger conflicts in the future.

“This is a time of online dating and social media connections that bring people together in an accelerated way. People are looking for the right person but aren’t choosing wisely. Five Steps to a Good Relationship helps them to know what to look for in a potential partner,” said Calaway.

With over two decades of experience pastoring and counseling, Rev. Calaway has taught extensively on topics dealing with relationships. Presently, he conducts small family Bible Studies and has devoted himself to writing books he’s compiled from manuscripts written during years of personal study and extensive research.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Five Steps to a Good Relationship is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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