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Children's Health Update
(NAPSI)—Recent surveys of youth in foster care found nearly half (49%) expressed an immediate resource need during the COVID-19 pandemic—and you can help reverse that. Distance Learning Access …
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7/28/20 11:32 AM
Veterans News & Notes
(NAPSI)—From a World War I veteran who lost both legs to a Vietnam vet suffering the effects of Agent Orange to a young Marine with post-traumatic stress disorder finding her way after returning …
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7/13/20 08:51 AM
Food Facts
(NAPSI)—According to the United States Department of Agriculture, in the U.S., more than 12 million children receive free or reduced-price breakfast at school, and more than 29.7 million get lunch …
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6/17/20 01:44 PM
Health & Well-Being
(NAPSI)—Healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic are in desperate need of creative solutions to the lack of personal protective gear and supplies that help block harmful airborne …
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5/27/20 10:59 AM
Health Matters
(NAPSI)—As devastating as Coronavirus (COVID-19) is, there are some bright spots. Consider this: With healthcare workers facing critical shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), …
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4/20/20 03:36 PM
It wasn’t long ago that I was spending most of my days at Boys and Girls Clubs, just like her. Or just like him.I didn’t realize back then how crucial it was for Boys and Girls clubs to have the …
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4/17/20 09:25 AM
Education News And Notes
(NAPSI)—A great education can have a transformational impact on a student’s life. And every student—not just a lucky few—deserves to get an education that enables them to reach their full …
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3/12/20 01:56 PM
Children's Health Update
(NAPSI)—This month, kids across the region will enjoy playing sports, spending time with friends or traveling for family vacation on spring break. Sadly, hundreds of other children will remain in …
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3/2/20 10:14 AM
Booktrib's BookBites
(NAPSI)—If you can’t remember it, how do you prove you didn’t do it?
Eva Hansen wakes in the hospital after being struck by …
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2/4/20 09:46 AM
Our Hidden Heroes
(NAPSI)—Academy Award winner Tom Hanks is rallying the nation behind America’s military caregivers with help from the legacy of a legend, Bob Hope. Hanks launched the Military Caregiver …
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1/17/20 02:52 AM
Holiday Happenings
(NAPSI)—The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the reality is, many children won’t be able to enjoy time with family at home. Instead of shopping for gifts and …
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12/10/19 02:52 AM
Food For Thought
(NAPSI)—The next time you’re planning a family meal, a party or just a little snack for yourself, consider this: Reducing your meat consumption can have a multitude of benefits.
Why To …
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12/6/19 02:53 AM
Christmas Tradition
(NAPSI)—There’s more to decking the halls with just the right Christmas tree than many people realize. Here are seven hints that can help:
Select Your Location
Before you head to …
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12/6/19 02:52 AM
Family Matters
(NAPSI)—Armed conflict, international disasters and migration can mean tragic separation for too many families. But there is hope—and you can play a role.
Who Can Help
As part of …
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12/4/19 02:51 AM
Eye On Health
(NAPSI)—People with low vision have blind spots that can make it difficult or impossible to drive, read or see faces. These impairments cannot be corrected by surgery or glasses. What’s …
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11/26/19 02:51 AM
Veterans News
(NAPSI)—If you would like to help a veteran, if you are a veteran who needs extra help, or know of one in your community, here’s good news. There’s a new, nationwide resource that …
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11/16/19 02:51 AM
Veterans News & Notes
(NAPSI)—Army veteran Ron Hope was piloting a helicopter in Vietnam to extract a company of soldiers, when he was shot down. His left brachial plexus—the network of nerves that sends …
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11/14/19 02:52 AM
Children’s Corner
(NAPSI)—When a child or youth is placed into foster care, their safety and well-being become the shared responsibility of the community. Organizations such as the nonprofit Treehouse are an …
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11/13/19 02:51 AM
Helping Communities
(NAPSI)—Each year, armed conflicts and natural disasters wreak havoc on a global scale. Yet even after the immediate crisis passes, the devastation can last much longer—particularly when …
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10/30/19 02:52 AM
Volunteer Wanted
(NAPSI)—When an emergency strikes, firefighters are there to answer the call. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that fire departments responded to over 35 million …
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10/25/19 02:51 AM
