Sierra Association of Foster Families (SAFF)
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS COMES FROM KNOWLEDGE AND SUCCESS
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OUR IN-HOME/AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC TUTORING PROGRAM IS ACHIEVING INCREDIBLE RESULTS FOR OUR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHILDREN AND TEENS IN WASHOE COUNTY FOSTER CARE AND WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOLS WHOM WE ARE TUTORING IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, MATH, ALGEBRA, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, SPELLING, READING, GOVERNMENT, HISTORY AND REMEDIAL EDUCATION....
YOUR PROGRESS IS ASTONISHING... SO MANY OF YOU GOING! |
FROM D's AND F's to A's and B's and C's and PASSING THE MANDATORY PROFICIENCY TESTS FOR GRADUATION!
THANK YOU TO OUR 25 ACADEMIC TUTORS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA'S SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS! WE HAVE SO MUCH SUCCESS BECAUSE OF YOUR |
OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE KIDS WE ARE ARE SERVING! KUDOS TO THE WASHOE COUNTY SOCIAL WORKERS WHO REFER - ON A DAILY BASIS - THE CHILDREN AND TEENS NEEDING ACADEMIC TUTORING AND MENTORING. YOUR DEDICATION TOWARDS IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES OF THE CHILDREN AND TEENS IN FOSTER CARE IS OUTSTANDING.
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PLEASE CONSIDER USING THE FOLLOWING GAS STATIONS DURING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY ... AT EACH PUMP OF GAS AND WITH CAR MAINTENANCE WORK -
A PORTION OF $$$$ IS DONATED TO SAFF!
A PORTION OF $$$$ IS DONATED TO SAFF!
Please keep patronizing these stations because each month the GENEROUS owners donate a portion of $$$$$ to a wonderful local non profit such as Solace Tree (for children in grief), Adopt a Vet (for veterans to receive free dental care), Good Luck Macbeth (a cultural theatre program), etc. go to http://www.sierracarcare.com/ and thank them for being so wonderful to SAFF and other non-profits in our area!!!!
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Lakeside Service
(775) 825-1185 190 W. Plumb Lane & Lakeside (1 block west of So. Virginia) Northwest Service (775) 747-1345 1300 W. 7th Street & Elgin (1 block W. of Keystone) Village Service (775) 348-7508 1101 California Ave. & Booth (S. on Keystone to Booth St.) |
Sierra Car Care Sparks
(775) 358-6186 800 Prater Way. & Pyramid Way. (1/2 mile N. off I-80 exit) Mill Street Tire (775) 329-6434 3180 Mill Street & Telegraph (2 blocks east of Terminal) |
GENEROUS DONATION!
Joseph gave a 90 second speech at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church and the congregation passed the plate for SAFF. Here is a photo of Joseph with Pastor Neil and Ginnie Kersey from UUFC along with SAFF's Secretary of the Board of Directors Gloria Torme... THANK YOU MEMBERS OF THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP CHURCH for the generous donation!
From the left- Pastor Neil, Joseph Galata, Gloria Torme, and Ginnie Kersey.
And the generous donation to SAFF!
And the generous donation to SAFF!
The Tiffany Story Vocal Studio
which partners with SAFF... held a recital on Saturday April 27 featuring 29 singers. Amongst them were McClain Simon and Lisa Simon who sang solos. McClain and Lisa have been studying singing with one of SAFF's most loved friends Tiffany Story. This brother and sister duo make us all proud! and we thank Tiffany for always being so generous to SAFF and so many other wonderful non profits in town. Many of SAFF's Christmas presents for the children and youth come from Tiffany's singers and their families!
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NEVADA ENERGY FOUNDATION
Health & Happiness ZUMBA Project
THANKS TO THE GENEROUS GRANT FROM THE NEVADA ENERGY FOUNDATION FOR SAFF'S "HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ZUMBA PROJECT" Foster children, birth-family children, adopted children, and their parents have fun doing ZUMBA at the Alter Ego Studio in Sparks!
THANKS TO THE GENEROUS GRANT FROM THE NEVADA ENERGY FOUNDATION FOR SAFF'S "HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ZUMBA PROJECT" Foster children, birth-family children, adopted children, and their parents have fun doing ZUMBA at the Alter Ego Studio in Sparks!
Thanks to owners Miss Amy, Miss Hannah, & Miss Pat....
AND everyone's favorite Zumba teacher Miss Mari!
AND everyone's favorite Zumba teacher Miss Mari!
SOME KIDS IN FOSTER CARE FEEL THAT THEY DON'T HAVE A PRAYER.. LET'S CHANGE THAT!
The National Foster Care Prayer Vigil is a nationwide event initated to gather in Faith-based congregations across the county ...
On Monday May 20 at 6:00.... at the Fellowship Community Church at 130 Hydraulic Street..... Gloria Torme - a member of that congregation and the Secretary of the Board of Directors for SAFF... will host the event which will also be a fundraiser for SAFF... for more information.. please email Gloria atGtlive185@gmail.com
On Monday May 20 at 6:00.... at the Fellowship Community Church at 130 Hydraulic Street..... Gloria Torme - a member of that congregation and the Secretary of the Board of Directors for SAFF... will host the event which will also be a fundraiser for SAFF... for more information.. please email Gloria atGtlive185@gmail.com
FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION CEREMONY
On the evening of May 10.... Washoe County Social Services will be hosting a dinner for FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION CEREMONY.
reservations are mandatory, call WCSS 337-4400 and ask for Mikie Franklin.
Also, if you need child care for the evening.. you must contact Mikie NOW!
reservations are mandatory, call WCSS 337-4400 and ask for Mikie Franklin.
Also, if you need child care for the evening.. you must contact Mikie NOW!
SAFF's In-home/After School Academic Tutoring Program
...is helping our children and teens achieve overwhelming victories in school!
SAFF now has 25 academic tutors - many from the UNR School of Medicine.
WE THANK THE WASHOE COUNTY SOCIAL WORKERS FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS REFERRALS AND THEIR DEDICATION TO THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF THE YOUTH THEY SERVE DAILY!!!!!
And we thank all of our community partners which support the education of the youth in foster care.. especially the Frank M. and Gertrude R. Doyle Foundation, the Unity Center of Reno, The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and so many more!
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Plush Life TV segment:Published on Apr 17, 2013
This is the 12 minute broadcast on CBS by producer and hostess Jenifer Rose on our fundraiser with GLEE star Becca, Erika from SMASH, Angel from ROCK OF AGES.. the 40 kids and teen dancers for 2 days are our local kids... the fundraiser helps disadvantaged kids in foster care.. what an amazing group of people and Kia the owner of the School of Performing Arts has a dance program for disabled children and teens and it's soooooooooooooo amazing... oh, my gosh.. so amazing! - Joseph |
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Exciting Program for
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SPRING BREAK IMPROVISATIONAL ACTING CAMP WITH KIDSCAPE PRODUCTIONS
McQueen High School & Damonte Ranch HS
April 8-12th 2013
Monday - Friday
Ages 7-16 years of age
Questions: 775.787.3900
Info@KidScapeProductions.com
www.KidScapeProductions.com is a professional acting program created at Juilliard and Yale School of Drama. Students will learn professional acting techniques through the fun of improvisation and comedy!!! KSP Camp will empower students to use theater for creative expression. Space is limited please register early to ensure your spot in class.
April 8-12th 2013
Monday - Friday
Ages 7-16 years of age
Questions: 775.787.3900
Info@KidScapeProductions.com
www.KidScapeProductions.com is a professional acting program created at Juilliard and Yale School of Drama. Students will learn professional acting techniques through the fun of improvisation and comedy!!! KSP Camp will empower students to use theater for creative expression. Space is limited please register early to ensure your spot in class.
Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation Event
Come dine with us...
Mixed green salad, carmelized shallot mashed potatoes, vegetable melange, honey-soy glazed roasted pork loin and pan roasted chicken breast with fire roasted red pepper pesto cream sauce, and freshly baked rolls. Courtesy of Executive Chef Shakka Moore -The Grove |
When:
Friday April 19, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Where: The Grove at South Creek, 95 Foothill Rd Reno, NV Contact: Korine Viehweg, Executive Director Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation 775-787-3520 nnrff@att.net |
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THANK YOU!
to the TV STARS of GLEE & NYC Broadway cast members of WICKED, A CHORUS LINE, ANYTHING GOES, SWEENY TODD & ROCK OF AGES for Coming To SAFF! READ MORE...
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