Service is refreshed at Family Centers, where volunteers and interns laugh with children, innovate with door decorations, and otherwise fuel the non-profit’s multitude of programs. To apply for a position, visit the link at the end of the article. Continue Reading →
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Courage To Speak’s Drug Prevention Night Moves Audience To Tears
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“I wish I could turn back the clock and bring Ian back to you and your family, but unfortunately I cannot do that,” said Demetri Dassouras of Nathan Hale Middle School in a letter to Ginger Katz that he shared with the audience. “What I can do is promise to encourage my friends and classmates to speak up if they know anyone who is using drugs… I am sure Ian can rest peacefully knowing that this mom and dad are doing everything they can to help other families have the courage to recognize and prevent this tragedy.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Parenting, Schools, Courage to Speak Foundation, Drug Prevention, Katherine Du, Risky Teen Behavior
Greenwich Safe Rides to Resurrect Friday, Feb. 6
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“It is crucial for us to reinstate the program before something tragic happens… In a survey I conducted for Greenwich High School, 66% of students that responded stated that they have personally known someone to drink and drive, which is a very scary statistic.” – GHS student Alex Buffone, First Selectman’s Youth Commission Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, News, Schools, Volunteering, First Selectman's Youth Commission, Greenwich High School, Katherine Du, Safe Rides
What Chess Means To Me
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Though chess has opened my eyes to sexism, it has also changed my life for the better. Here are some reasons why. Continue Reading →