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Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 7, 2024

A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds in the United States, with hundreds of deaths related to child abuse reported each year. Child abuse occurs…

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Help Make-A-Wish Deliver Hope to Children with Critical Illnesses. Celebrate World Wish Day 2024 by Creating Hope.

March 7, 2024

Every year, Make-A-Wish, the organization that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, celebrates World Wish Day® on April 29, the anniversary of the wish…

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National Reading Month

Celebrate National Reading Month This March

February 20, 2024

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss In…

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National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month

November 27, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, the anticipation of joy and celebration is often accompanied by a wave of stress, particularly for those living paycheck to…

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Inspire Reading Joy, Build a Nation of Lifelong Readers

November 17, 2023

Across the nation, children are well on their way with the new school year – learning, exploring, and building friendships.  It’s a welcome return to…

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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

November 9, 2023

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month encourages families, educators, health care providers, and community leaders to promote responsible decision-making when operating motor vehicles and encourage young people…

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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

October 26, 2023

Each November, hospice and palliative care programs reach out to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care programs…

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National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

October 26, 2023

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program that brings people together to raise awareness for the problems of hunger and homelessness through…

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World Diabetes Day is November 14th

October 26, 2023

If “diabetes” were a country, it would be the third largest in the world, behind China and India. More than 370 million people are now…

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World Mental Health Day, October 10

September 18, 2023

As the autumn leaves start to paint the world in warm hues and the air turns crisper, October brings with it a day of utmost…

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Program Helps Prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten

August 8, 2023

Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Family Life Child Development Center (CDC) hosts Kindergarten Readiness each year after preschool graduation to prepare students for the upcoming school…

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Friendship Day

August 1, 2023

Celebrate Friendship Day, a special occasion dedicated to cherishing the bonds of friendship and the positive impact they have on our lives. This day reminds…

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