(NAPSI)—Although National Teacher Appreciation Week begins on Sunday, May 7, 2017, any time is a good time to acknowledge all the teachers who make a positive impact on children’s lives. Send A Free Thank-You Video E-card To help facilitate giving thanks to our nation’s often undervalued K−12 teachers, the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org offers a free Read More …
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VETERAN NEWS & NOTES Volunteer Opportunity For Veterans
(NAPSI)—The nation’s nearly 22 million veterans may not be aware of a volunteer opportunity that continues on the tradition of purpose, camaraderie and service to the country and community: becoming a volunteer firefighter. Why Volunteer in the Fire Service Many veterans find joining a local fire department involves values they can uniquely appreciate, such as Read More …
UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF What Millennials Ought To Know
(NAPSI)—If you are—or care about—a millennial, someone between the ages of 18 and 35, here’s something you may care to consider: Many millennial men—those age 26 and under—must register with the Selective Service. This applies to those native born and immigrants alike, regardless of status. What You Can Lose Failure to register is a violation Read More …
ARTS & CULTURE Preserving Appalachia
(NAPSI)—The mountains of eastern Kentucky are coal country, but in the small town of Whitesburg, there is a thriving arts community dedicated to protecting and preserving Appalachian history and culture. Residents have been documenting and celebrating life in Appalachia and rural America for almost 50 years. This, in turn, has revitalized Whitesburg’s economy and inspired Read More …
COMMUNITY Millennials Find Surprising Way To Help Others
(NAPSI)—Every 24 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Fortunately, America’s firefighters are on the job, saving life and property. Of the 29,980 fire departments in the country, 19,915 are all volunteer and 5,580 are mostly volunteer. Volunteer firefighters save communities nationwide an estimated $140 billion a year. Seven out Read More …
THINK EARTH Assess Your Environmental Impact
(NAPSI)—Whether it’s Earth Day or any other day, it can be a good time to ask just how “earth minded” your household is. Many of our daily activities such as driving a car, using electricity, or disposing of waste can cause greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn create a carbon footprint. The question is, what Read More …
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Helping Teens Navigate Their Financial Futures
(NAPSI)—Ask many teens what they want to buy and chances are they will say “a car.” For many people, owning a car or truck is the first major purchase. Often, it is also the first opportunity to use credit. At the same time, the largest group to drive uninsured or to lose their vehicle through Read More …
EAT WELL. SPEND LESS
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YOUR HEALTH The Healing Power Of Art Therapy
(NAPSI)—We all love art—music, painting, literature, theater, dance. All these things bring us joy and enrich our lives. But art also plays a very important role in healing. Art therapy is becoming an increasingly effective way to treat trauma, especially among our country’s wounded warriors. Music, writing and visual art therapy programs at military care Read More …
NEWS OF NUTRITION Tips To Help Families Improve Health
(NAPSI)—Although March is officially National Nutrition Month, anytime is a good time to eat more nutritiously, points out the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). It offers 12 tips to help. Go fresh. Choose fresh seafood, lean poultry, and beans as your protein source. If using ground meats, choose 93 percent lean ground turkey or Read More …