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SOME OF THE MAIN TOPICS I WILL COVER
Pregnancy & Parenting
Newborn and Infancy
Toddlers
School-age Children
Adolescence
Health and wellness
A Giving Heart
This section serves to highlight the work of a particular organization focused on increasing healthy outcomes for children. Each donation can make an impact. I encourage you to visit, learn more and support their ongoing efforts.
“Homeless children are not hundreds or thousands of miles away in a far-off country; they are right here in our community. Although our local schools provide free breakfast and lunch, children often go hungry in the evenings, on the weekends, and during the summer break. Imagine going without food from lunch time today until breakfast tomorrow. Now imagine going without food from lunch on Friday until breakfast on Monday. No child should have to go hungry or worry about food!”
The Oranole Foundation is dedicated to “Removing Hunger as a Learning Barrier” by acting on the mission: “All Children Having Access To Food Everyday.” It places food pantries in local schools and sustains them on a weekly basis. Currently, 12 schools serving over 5,500 children and their families have pantries supported by the Oranole Foundation.
Full disclaimer: I am elated to have been a volunteer, executive board member for this trusted, 501(c) nonprofit organization.
So please do your part! Donate today to help support local, school food pantries so that no student will go hungry and so that hunger has no affect on their learning!
A Giving Heart
Each month I highlight the work of a particular organization focused on increasing healthy outcomes for children. Each donation can make an impact. I encourage you to visit, learn more and support their ongoing efforts.
Here is my list of reputable, charitable organizations working to assist families affected by Hurricane Harvey:
United Way of Greater Houston or text UWFLOOD to 41444
American Red Cross or text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10
Please Donate Today and help children and families devastated by #HurricaneHarvey!
#HurricaneIrma and #HurricaneMaria:
A Giving Heart
Each month I highlight the work of a particular organization focused on increasing healthy outcomes for children. Each donation can make an impact. I encourage you to visit, learn more and support their ongoing efforts.
Play is so important for the developing child. Communities with playgrounds help children to thrive and lead healthy lives. Unfortunately, the poorest neighborhoods may not have playgrounds which negatively impacts its children. Please help Kaboom build or improve playgrounds nationwide. #playmatters
Do Your Part! Donate Today! Kaboom
A Giving Heart
Each month I highlight the work of a particular organization focused on increasing healthy outcomes for children. Each donation can make an impact. I encourage you to visit, learn more and support their ongoing efforts.
1 in 5 adolescents ages 13-18 have a mental health condition. May is Mental Health Month and specifically Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 7-13. There is much work to be done to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental illness in kids. Advocacy, support services and resources are needed for children and families dealing with these challenges.
Do Your Part! Donate Today! NFFCMH
A Giving Heart
Each month I highlight the work of a particular organization focused on increasing healthy outcomes for children. Each donation can make an impact. I encourage you to visit, learn more and support their ongoing efforts.
#LightItUpBlue for Autism Awareness Month
Currently, one in 45 children between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with Autism have challenges and strengths. They need our support, acceptance, and love. The world needs more awareness and education. And research is necessary to make advances in treatment and develop a cure.
Do Your Part! Donate Today! Autism Speaks