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Voices of Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry (LWI) – In 2021, Daniel Kirschbaum joined the staff of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) as Program Director for Young Adult Ministry. In this interview, Kirschbaum recounts his active involvement as a child in developing church …

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — For many young people in the foster care system, furthering their education at the college level may seem out of reach. The Fostering Lions program was founded in 2018 to provide support, essential college services, and help develop skills for post-graduation success to Penn State …

Israel Sabag was facing a rebellion from the bus full of 30 refugees who arrived unannounced at the Joint Distribution Committee tent here on the Ukraine-Romania border on Friday morning. Sabag, the Joint’s director for Romania, had been working for weeks with local hotels and hostels to prepare for the …

Lekas James Steven Lekas Retired U.S. Navy Captain James “Jim” Steven Lekas ​​of Jacksonville, Florida died Feb. 25, 2022 after a long illness. He was 85 years old. James was born on November 14, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. As a child, his family attended the Greek Orthodox Church of the …

The Welcome Friend Association will use the $25,000 grant for its Rainbow Camp program 24 Indigenous communities, charities and municipalities will receive a $25,000 grant from Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund. The Welcome Friend Association will receive the grant for its work with 2SLGBTQ+ youth and young adults in …

The Buckhannon Community Theater is proud to announce its 50and Anniversary season. After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Buckhannon Community Theater is ready to raise the curtain once again. The 2022 season will be composed of BCT: A 50and Golden Anniversary Celebration, Disney’s Frozen Junior, I Love …

Rosalyn Rae Erickson, 87, of McCook, NE, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. Rosie was born on January 23, 1935 in Bonetrail, ND to parents Adolph and Helen (Fougner) Nelson. She was one of nine children who grew up on a farm …

Flour, salt, an heirloom sourdough starter and some creativity are all Isabella Harmel needed to start a fundraiser for a cause close to her heart – Camp Pheonix. She sells her homemade sourdough bread to help children “who couldn’t go camping normally, either for social or financial reasons, and it …

CHARLESTON — The Most Reverend Chad Slater has been appointed Canon Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia. Slater, a native of Ripley, Jackson County, has served as rector of Christ Church, Bluefield, since 2013, and dean of the New Southern Deanery of Episcopal Churches in West Virginia since …

Photo submitted Attendees enjoy a previous year’s edition of the annual Run For It event, one of the premier fundraisers that allows the Tucker Community Foundation to provide funds to local nonprofits . PARSONS — More than $96,000 has been awarded to a total of 47 nonprofit organizations by the …

David Cameron’s controversial legacy project has had its budget slashed by two-thirds during a review of government funding for young people. The National Citizen Service (NCS), established by the then Prime Minister in 2011, has seen its cash share cut from 90% of the government’s overall youth funding budget to …

The Main Stage is hosting its first big fundraising event of the year on Sunday, February 6, from noon to 6 p.m. and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Main Stage has partnered with The Law Tigers (Arizona Motorcycle Attorneys), Yavapai Broadcasting Company and the AZ Burn Foundation for …

By Brian Blackwell, editor of the Baptist Message SULPHUR, La. (LBM) — For several months, Addisyn Brattain had been a faithful helper at Maplewood First Baptist Church when her student pastor, Nathan Yates, challenged the youth group to truly follow Christ. Brattain knew Jesus, but it wasn’t until that summer …

By Natalie [email protected] SALISBURY — Members of City Council discussed Thursday how increased investment in the Parks and Recreation Department and its youth engagement programs can affect crime in the city. Salisbury Police Chief Stokes and Department of Parks and Recreation Director Nick Aceves outlined the department’s needs and how …

Her son was upset. More than that, he was confused. He explained that he got into a fight with a classmate in his adopted hometown of Montgomery after being called an insult, an insult typically directed at people of Chinese descent. “I’m Korean,” he told his mother. More than 20 …

Pilot and review of Wausau Editor’s Note: Company of the week is a sponsored article that shares the stories of locally owned and operated businesses in the Wausau area, highlighting the products and services they offer and how they contribute to the unique flavor of the metropolitan area. Learn how …

WASHINGTON, December 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – As we enter the final days of the year, the National Park Foundation (NPF) reflects on how it has supported national parks throughout 2021. Thanks to a growing community of champions of the parks, including donors, foundations, corporate partners, National Park Service …

SOUTHINGTON – Teams are forming for the 17th annual Sloper Plunge, which will see groups jump into the cold waters of Sloper Pond. The event raises funds so families in need can send their children to Camp Sloper this summer. The Sloper Plunge will be held on Saturday February 26 …

The Cambridge Police Department welcomed four new cadets to the agency after a special ceremony on November 19 at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility. The new cadets are the second class to join the department after the city reinstated the cadet program in 2019. The Cadet Program is …

GENESEO – Teresa Chichester was installed this summer as the new president of Rotary Club Geneseo. Chichester, a club member since 2018, owns Pizza Paul’s in Geneseo and Lakeville with her husband and Rotarian colleague Craig Chichester. Teresa Chichester succeeded outgoing President Don Livingston, who received the Paul Harris Award …

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The University of West Virginia 2021-22 Women’s Basketball Calendar promotional schedule was announced Tuesday by WVU’s Athletics Marketing Department. The program includes six Family Night weekend games, which include Kids Zone inflatables and interactive games set inside the Gold Gate lobby. The ticket package for each Family …

Camp Kirkwood (Photo: YMCA) BURGAW, NC (WWAY) – Camp YMCA Kirkwood is the subject of a million dollar fundraising campaign to renovate its swimming pool, replace electrical service throughout the camp and improve its overall infrastructure. Renovation projects include new sanitary facilities, dining room roof replacement, kitchen upgrades, road repairs …

Bakersfield native Dick Taylor retired in 2018 but it doesn’t look like he’s getting much rest. Days before the interview, he and Cheryl Taylor, his wife of 43 years, wore aprons at the Guild House in downtown Bakersfield, fulfilling their commitment as volunteer waiters at the nonprofit restaurant, which collects …

Marc Znidar Mark Znidar comes to Press Pros Magazine after 33 and a half years at the Columbus Dispatch. From 1996 to September 2018, he led high school sports, Ohio colleges which included the Mid-American Conference, Ohio State’s next opponents in Ohio State football and baseball. In the previous three …

Implementing several strategies prevented near zero transmission of COVID-19 among 7,173 campers and staff who attended nine overnight camps in the United States this summer, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC). During this summer, nine affiliate camps worked with the CDC, the American …

Children‘s and youth coordinator Job Description : The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Child and Youth Coordinator to support child and youth ministry in the diocese and to lead our thriving summer camp program. The Children and Youth Coordinator will serve under the supervision of the Director …

H2O campers used ArcGis to put their observations on a map for use by town planners. H2O “Helping Others” hosted three in-person summer service camp sessions in 2021. Middle school participants enjoyed eight days of volunteer work, small group interactions with awesome counselors, brainstorming, speakers, games and more! We have …

Valley Youth House is delighted to announce the completion of the camp cabin renovation project at Camp Fowler, valued at over $ 1.8 million. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the seven huts that house youth and overnight camp staff have been completely rebuilt in the past two years. The entire project …

Cambridge City School District employees Robin Lahmers, Summer CATS Camp Program Manager, Ed Wright, Treasurer, and Dave Caldwell, Business Manager, received awards at the Ohio School’s annual fall conference Boards Association in the South East region. Lahmers, nominated by Rose Marie Daymut, Director of Federal Programs and 6-12 Curriculum, received …

There is a new face to the Pulaski County Extension Office. Erica Spurgeon arrived on September 1 to join Jennifer Cole as the second 4-H Youth Development Officer for the University of Kentucky Affiliate Community Organization. “Our county is so big,” Spurgeon explained. “We serve 13 primary schools and there …

BIG RAPIDS – Giving back to a community can be one of the best ways to keep it going, and a Big Rapids organization has been praised by a local business owner for their efforts to help small businesses in the area throughout of the pandemic. The Big Rapids Lions …

Open the audio article player Through Staff | to September 24, 2021 Presented by Beltone – A leader in audience health care. Wondering what to do for the fall vacation? Come to the Highlands Center in Prescott for the Fall Nature Camp! Spend well-earned outdoor time while exploring, challenging, creating, …

Have fun at the Albert Jewish Center. Courtesy photo The Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) is open for business, is committed to security, and wants to be “your center for life!” To celebrate, this iconic agency in the Long Beach region will welcome the whole community for a “FREE day …

INDIANAPOLIS – The largest and oldest Latino nonprofit celebrates 50 years of service to the Latino community in Indianapolis. “When I moved here 35 years ago, there were less than 9,000 Latinos [in central Indiana]Said Miriam Acevedo Davis, President and CEO of La Plaza. “At 13% [today], we certainly have …

Philly is increasingly recognized as a technology hub on the international scene. How can the city’s next generation maintain its reputation as an innovator and benefit from the often well-paying careers that come with it? In September, Technically focuses additional reports on Young people build the future, including student programs …

The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center cries out for technology. It has 3D printers, a sound room, a film production room and a computer lab as well as a living room equipped with six televisions ready to broadcast games from common Nintendo Switch and Xbox. All of this is tucked …

Emma Anderson, second from left, spends time with her host family in Germany. Courtesy photo Two teenagers from Johnson County spend the school year in Germany, thanks to the American and German governments. Emma Anderson from Olathe and Anna Miesner from Shawnee received the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship to study …

Review at a glance I n 1938, two German-American teenagers meet, briefly fall in love, and embrace fascist ideology at a Nazi summer camp in New York State. American writer Bess Wohl’s play is based on facts and reminds us of how quickly and easily people can radicalize. It’s superbly …

Join us Tuesday September 21 at 6.30 p.m. as Dr. Sarah J. Eikleberry discusses the separate summer camps for Iowa youth from 1925-1950. Middle-class black reformers and professionals worked to create and save childhood experiences in Iowa during the American interwar years. This presentation explores some of the ways black …

K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas 4-H Foundation and Rock Springs Ranch present a new camp model for the 2022 camp season at Rock Springs Ranch. This new model will focus on the positive development of 4-H youth for Kansas youth ages 8-18 to prepare them for the challenges of …

GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom survived a statewide recall election that once again saw some Republicans make unfounded allegations of voter fraud. Here we look at the family life of the politician. 1 Governor Gavin Newsom, his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and their family greet each other after being sworn in on …

LAGRANGE – For the first time in its history, the LaGrange County Community Foundation presented two “Heart of Gold” awards at its annual meeting on Tuesday evening. Dean Domer of Wolcottville and Shanon Statton, Mongo, were each named the foundation’s 2021 Heart of Gold recipients for their contributions to improving …

Aviation careers – and there are many currently available – will be the focus of an Aviation Careers and Colleges Day that runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 26 at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport. . Representatives from various aviation professions including aircraft mechanics, air traffic controllers …

STATEN ISLAND, NY – The Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, a St. George-based non-profit organization, will be hosting a 5K run or walk event in Clove Lakes Park on September 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. , good weather, bad weather. The event will raise funds for the …

Presented by Beltone – A leader in audience health care. The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce the distributions of grants and scholarships for the first quarter of its fiscal year. Between April 1 and June 30, 2021, a total of $ 17,661,723 was awarded from …

When he left the Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Association more than five years ago after about 42 years with the program, Harry Shur had no intention of slowing down. After decades of using tennis and tutoring as a way to help the children of Wilmington, Shur, a former crisis …

the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources‘ Extension internships provide students with the opportunity to learn and work in a paid, career-oriented role. What is your name, major and year? My name is Candelaria Alday. I am an up and coming junior studying nutritional science on the diet track. …

TRI-CITIES, Wash. – After more than a year without any youth choir programming, the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers are announcing the 6th annual choir camp in August for youth in the Tri-Cities area. The choral camp will be held at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. …

The list of upcoming events is a public service of The Times News. Email [email protected], fax listing information to (423) 392-1385, or contact Evening Sports at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323. Include sport, dates, deadlines, location and contact details. Baseball CAMPS • ETSU PROSPECTS CAMPS, for Grades 9 to …

KENT – The private school that leased its facilities to a weight loss camp currently under state investigation said it had severed ties with the camp. South Kent School, a prep school for boys located near Bulls Bridge Road, said in an email to Hearst Connecticut Media on Monday that …

JERUSALEM, Israel – When a children’s summer camp comes to your mind, you might think of swimming, boating and hiking. The summer camp in the Gaza Strip looks more like a military training camp. Hamas and Islamic Jihad – both designated terrorist groups – organized camps for young people in …

The United States has seen a series of COVID-19 outbreaks linked to summer camps in recent weeks in places like Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas, in what some fear could be a preview for the next school year. In some cases, epidemics have spread from the camp to the …

In this June 9, 2006 file photo, children at a day camp are drenched by firefighters at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. (Brad Smith / Tyler Morning Telegraph via AP, File) The United States has seen a series of COVID-19 outbreaks linked to summer camps in recent weeks in …

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced that registration for “Venturist”, its coveted summer entrepreneurship camp, is open for the 2021 edition. The virtual summer camp will begin July 25 and host two separate 10-day camps, ending August 19, the fund said in a statement Sunday. Venturist will be …

What there is to know “Summer Rising,” New York City’s first-ever hybrid summer school and summer camp, open to any kindergarten to grade 12 child who wishes to participate, officially kicked off on Tuesday. New York City announced in April the groundbreaking new initiative that apparently combines summer school and …

Ten American women of Japanese descent started a cultural program in Berkeley for their children in 1978. Credit: Judy Kono-Manning On the top corner left : Etsuko Steimetz, Emiko Katsumoto, Judy Kono, Amy Shinsako At the bottom left : Sally Takeda, Vicky Mizuhara, Janie Nehira, Jan Inouye, Jane Tanamachi. Not …

Mixed Opinions of Parents in Montgomery County on Summer Camp Mask Mandates Masks policies at some summer camps in Montgomery County are rebuffed by parents. GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (FOX 5 DC) – Masks policies at some summer camps in Montgomery County are rebuffed by parents. One party wants the camps to …

Harbor Athletic Club summer camp students do push-ups while being timed by the water clocks they made in a STEM activity. The camp combines educational and physical activities. Second-grader Rem Klees, left, and Jolie Dorris, seventh-grader, work together to make a water clock during a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) …

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – RIVERSPORT and Sunbeam Family Services are teaming up to offer a free week of summer camp to children raised by their grandparents, as well as children in foster care. The outdoor sports camp will accommodate 113 grandchildren from 53 families, as well as 15 foster children. …

Schools may be closed, but the battle for kids to do the right thing is going on throughout the year. This is one of the reasons the Police Athletic League is organizing a weeklong summer camp. Learn more about improving the relationship between police and children. The students tell us …

American slopestyle, big air and Never Summer pro Chris Corning of Silverthorne reverses a 720 degree rodeo after performing a wallie on an atypical wall at last week’s Woodward Copper summer camp at Copper Mountain Resort.Photo by Chad Otterstrom Snowboard company Never Summer took out their high jump setup this …

(WSVN) – There is a summer camp in South Florida that tries to bridge the gap between police and children in the communities they serve, and for a former camper it has led to so much more. Karen Hensel of the night shift has this special mission report: Camp Connection. …

BINGHAMTON, NY – United Way is joining with other local donors to help beautify a summer camp that provides outdoor activities for area children and a way to build relationships between the community and the police. United Way today announced a $ 20,000 grant to the Binghamton Police Athletic League, …

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Minding My Math Business is a four-day summer camp at WKU that mixes math and mindfulness, presented by WKU professors from the math and counseling departments and student affairs in partnership with For a Real Change, Inc. and The Kelly M. Burch Institute for Transformative …

PORT TOWNSEND – A paid music camp for kids in grades five through high school – beginners included – is coming soon to the Fort Worden State Park campus. “I can’t wait to get the kids back to music,” said Daniel Ferland, one of 10 teachers about to deliver the …

Many organizations in Milwaukee, including the Urban Ecology Center, offer summer programs for youth. (File photo by Sue Vliet) Last summer, the COVID-19 pandemic severely limited or closed almost all youth programs in Milwaukee or made them virtual. But luckily this year there are many programs in place looking for …

One of the most exciting reappearances for parents and children when we start emerging from a pandemic living condition is summer camp! Some camps remain closed this summer and are all affected by the need to cut numbers to allow for social distancing, but the good news is that there …

Princeton Area Community Foundation × Princeton Area Community Foundation The Princeton Area Community Foundation has awarded $ 199,000 in COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund grants to nonprofits running summer programs that will include instruction to help students overcome learning losses caused by the pandemic. “Through these grants, we are helping …

Starting June 16, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools will once again be offering free meal pickups to school families and the community. Meals will be available every Wednesday through August 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Salem High School on Joy Rd. Meals will include five breakfasts and five lunches. …

ASHBY – The Middlesex County Foundation Inc., representing 4-H Camp Middlesex, is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $ 100,000 to $ 500,000 each through the $ 25 million from the Cummings Foundation, according to an announcement from the foundation. The Ashby-based organization was chosen from a …

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico— University of New Mexico volleyball head coach Jon Newman-Gonchar has been named assistant coach of the 2021 Women’s National Indoor Training Team, as announced by USA Volleyball. Newman-Gonchar is no stranger to working with USA Volleyball, recently selected by Karch Kiraly to serve as the head coach …

Miami, June 7, 2021 – Do you have a young aspiring writer in the family? There is still time to apply Miami Book Fair (MBF) first Speak Up scholarship for teens, a four-week program from July 19 to August 13 for Miami-Dade County youth levels 9-12. The deadline to apply …

Lilly Kick found her spark at Camp Killoqua astride a horse. The eighth grade student at Evergreen Middle School in Everett has been a Camp Fire of Snohomish County camper since 2015. Horseback riding is her favorite camp activity. Camp Fire gives children the opportunity to find their spark, make …

The pleasures of summer are back! Children will enjoy a variety of summer camps to have fun outdoors and learn indoors. (Photo provided) Guess what’s going on! The camp is back! Tell your friends! You can find your perfect summer camp with our reference guide. These camps provide children with …

NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – With summer camps not too far away, New Haven is looking for Elm City teens looking for work. New Haven hires students every summer, but thanks to millions of dollars in federal funding poured into the city with the US bailout, New Haven is actually …

Photos of Quentin Roux| Some camp directors are all smiles in anticipation of training new high school graduates and college student counselors. From left to right, Charlene Rose, Skylar Rosas, Denise Mendez, Ariza Reyes, Catera Isme and Miranda Warner. Hiring staff has been a well-publicized and ironic issue for businesses …

SPRINGFIELD – Overloaded with his backpack, jacket, mask and latest art project, 8-year-old Logan Tuttle happily chatted about what he loves most in the South End Community Center. “We just have a lot of fun,” said Logan, who has been coming to the center since he was 4 years old. …

The North Coast Wildlife Center is delighted to announce its third annual summer camp for children. The non-profit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center welcomes students in grades three to six who want to learn about animals and experience the outdoors, to join them at their facility for Jr. Naturalists Summer Camp. . …

Would you like to give your child a truly remarkable gift this summer? How about a memorable outdoor experience in an informal and truly unique educational setting; an experience that improves life skills, stimulates interest and challenges one’s abilities through training, education and play? 4-H Camp Overlook, south of Malone …

When a foreigner asks Rabbi Michael Weinberg what his name is, he has a ready answer. “I am a Jew,” he said. “Since ancient times, Jews have understood that they are inextricably linked and responsible for one another.” Nurturing Jewish unity marked the more than 40-year career of Rabbi Weinberg, …