September 23rd, 2008 by admin

The LEAGUE is a school- and web-based system that provides the tools and resources to teach students about giving, service and civic engagement. From schoolyard to backyard, being a great parent leaves a lasting impression on our children. So why not spend time with your child while teaching them the importance of giving back?

To kick off this school year’s events we’re asking parents to get their child’s school involved with ONE DAY. The LEAGUE ONE DAY Event is a “servathon” where students identify, organize and plan a service project that meets a need in their community, and sign up friends and family to sponsor them (if they choose) in advance. Students can create their very own service project such as visiting seniors, tutoring peers, or cleaning up neighborhoods. ONE DAY is a great way to get involved in your child’s school! This event starts September 17th and runs through October 8th.

ONE DAY starts the beginning of The LEAGUE 2008-2009 event season and then comes THE DRIVE, The LEAGUE’s annual holiday food and clothing collection. Exciting for this year THE LEAGUE will be offering a SCHOLARSHIP, through the generosity of the John S. and James L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION; students will be using journalism to highlight the positive impact they are making in their communities.  All of which will be taking place throughout this school year.

Get your children involved, educators sign your class up and let’s see what we can do together. Visit THE LEAGUE today!

June 12th, 2008 by admin

Timothy walked into STRONG Learning Center for his tutoring session, but that day he was too distressed to begin his schoolwork. “Every morning I have to wash my face, get dressed, comb my hair, brush my teeth, and eat breakfast,” he blurted. “And my mom wants me to feed the cat too! How many chores can a kid do? I probably have more chores than any ten-year-old in the world!” Read the rest of this entry »

June 5th, 2008 by admin

By Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C.

If you go to an office every day, you’ve undoubtedly been at the mercy of co-workers, who can best be dubbed “sugar pimps.”

No disrespect intended, but I’m sure you know to whom I’m referring.

You know, those sweetly smiling, eager-to-please colleagues who continually proffer cakes, cookies and donuts with such polite insistence that, despite your best efforts, your diet goes belly up. (Pun intended.)

You know, those annoying people—either amazingly slim or embarrassingly overweight—who always seem to have jars of candies on their desk to tempt and torture all who pass.

You know, those co-workers who mean no harm but annoy the heck out of you by constantly bringing “goodies” to work. Read the rest of this entry »

July 30th, 2007 by admin

Desperate Housewife No More- 8 Ways to Take Back Your Life
By Marie Roker

Do you feel that you are living someone else’s life? Do you want to feel good and positive about yourself and your life? These 8 simple steps will help you to break free of what is causing distress in your life. Read the rest of this entry »