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Soles4Souls(TM) Inc, the Shoe Charity, Sends 30,000 Pairs of Shoes to be Distributed to Victims of Hurricane Ike (Popularity:  )
http://www.soles4souls.org
Soles4Souls(TM) Inc., the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to those in desperate need, announced today it has sent 30,000 pairs of shoes to a staging area in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and will distribute them to victims of Hurricane Ike early next week. Ike is expected to make landfall in the Galveston, Texas area by late Friday evening or early Saturday and continue on toward Houston. Weather forecasters have ...
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Pennsylvania Counties Receive Grants to Improve Services for Children (Popularity: )
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us
Children and families across Pennsylvania will have better access to comprehensive services to protect their health and well-being through nearly $2.9 million in grants that were announced today by the Department of Public Welfare. To better integrate services for children and families, the department began developing the nation's first Integrated Children's Services Planning initiative, ICSP, in 2004. Through this initiative, children in need of multiple services can receive comprehensive individualized ...
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International Report Card on Parenting Policies: U.S. Gets a 'Gentleman's C' (Popularity: )
http://www.contemporaryfamilies.org
When it comes to giving fathers and mothers equal access to time off from work to care for new babies, the United States gets a "gentleman's C," ranking in the middle of 21 wealthy countries, according to a Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) report presented to the Council on Contemporary Families in time for Labor Day. But when it comes to the amount of time parents are entitled ...
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Study Says It's Not Too Late for Kids to Strengthen Bones (Popularity: )
Even if your child is one of the millions who doesn't get enough calcium in their diet, a new study shows it's not too late to increase bone density. The study published in the August issue of 'Bone', found increasing dietary calcium in the diet has a significant impact on bone development. The Huncharek study, funded by the National Dairy Council to help generate awareness of the importance of calcium, ...
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New Report on Drug-Free Zone Inequities Provides Opportunity for 'Smart On Crime' Sentencing Reforms in Massachusetts (Popularity: )
http://www.famm.org
A new report shows that Massachusetts' drug-free zone laws fail to improve children's safety and are a driving force behind the increased incarceration of minorities and the poor. Authored by the Prison Policy Initiative, a Northampton-based nonpartisan think tank, "The Geography of Punishment" analyzed the impact of drug-free zone laws on urban and rural communities, using data from Hampden County. It found that drug-free zone laws do not accomplish their ...
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The 8th Ibero-American Ministers of Tourism Conference, Held July 17-18 in El Salvador (Popularity: )
http://www.elsalvador.travel
The President of the Republic of El Salvador, Elias Antonio Saca, opened the 8th Ibero-American Ministers of Tourism Conference on Thursday. The main theme of the July 17-18 conference was "Tourism, Youth and Development." The Salvadoran head of state welcomed attendees from 17 Latin American and Iberian countries, as well as the World Tourism Organization (WTO) and the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB). With this Ibero-American meeting, El Salvador raised its ...
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DPW Secretary Highlights Gains for Children, Families in 2008-2009 Budget (Popularity: )
Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman today said the Governor's newly enacted 2008-09 budget will meet the critical needs of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, as well as introduce strong new protections for children with autism spectrum disorder. "The country's current economic climate, along with dwindling financial support from the federal government, have made this year especially difficult," said Richman. "Despite these challenges, while we have been able to maintain ...
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Putting Their Braille Skills to the Test: Nation's Top Blind Students Compete in Unique Academic Competition (Popularity: )
http://www.brailleinstitute.org
Of all the literacy issues in America, braille literacy is one of the most underrated. Most people see the little dots created by Louis Braille in 1824 as something of a novelty. They glance over them as they punch in their ATM passwords. Comedians make light of their use and ponder their placement in areas frequented by people with sight. But for thousands of blind and visually impaired children who ...
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Mulally Chairing YMCA of Detroit Charity Golf Event at Oakland Hills, Proceeds to Benefit Kids, Families in Need (Popularity: )
http://www.ymcadetroit.org
This summer, Oakland Hills Country Club is the place where dreams will be made possible for thousands of metro Detroit area kids, families and individuals. (And the 90th PGA Championship comes to town too.) On Monday, June 23, the historic Oakland Hills County Club plays host to the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Legacy Golf Classic. Chaired by Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer for Ford Motor Company, the event ...
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VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Safe Kids Buckle Up Program Hits Major Milestone (Popularity: )
http://www.usa.safekids.org
Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages three to 14, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Half of the children who die in crashes are completely unrestrained. (See video from General Motors (NYSE: GM) at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=35234 ) Studies show that correctly used child safety seats are extremely effective, reducing the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. However, nearly 73 percent ...
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