OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
AT SAFF
Here are some exciting announcements from
Sierra Association of Foster Families
Sierra Association of Foster Families
Celebration of Life
Jericho Simon
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Saturday
Oct. 22, 2016 11:00 AM 28 Enterprise Way. Dayton Nv 89403 Pot lunch/soup feed after the service. This is the time to support the family and for the family to hear stories about what Jericho meant to you. |
We at SAFF are heartbroken over the death of Jericho Simon.
Born with tremendous disabilities he was adopted from foster care into a most loving family. Cile Cogburn from Washoe County Social Services was his adoption worker. His parents Roberta and Merrill Simon have been designated "Nevada Angels" for adopting throughout the past 30 years - 23 kids with disabilities . We love you Jericho! |
CHRISTMAS AT SAFF HAS BEGUN!
Girl Scout Troop 282 in Spanish Springs made the most wonderful gifts for SAFF distribute at Christmas.
We can't tell you what the goodies are in each bag, but they are really spectacular!
And the UNR radio station, run by two of our wonderful UNR students, is now announcing once a week on UNR radio that SAFF is collecting gifts to distribute at Christmas!
Don't forget the big party on Sunday Dec 11 sponsored by the National Charity League . this year's theme THE POLAR EXPRESS. More information will follow so watch your newsletters!!!
We can't tell you what the goodies are in each bag, but they are really spectacular!
And the UNR radio station, run by two of our wonderful UNR students, is now announcing once a week on UNR radio that SAFF is collecting gifts to distribute at Christmas!
Don't forget the big party on Sunday Dec 11 sponsored by the National Charity League . this year's theme THE POLAR EXPRESS. More information will follow so watch your newsletters!!!
Announcing
SAFF's 2016 Christmas Party!
CHRISTMAS AT SAFF HAS BEGUN!
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On Sunday September 18th, Joseph Galata, SAFF's Executive Director met with the board members, mothers, and daughters of the National Charity League Sierra Nevada who, once again, will be sponsoring SAFF's annual Christmas party for children, teens, foster parents, adoptive parents, birth parents, grandparents, etc!
This year the major celebration with the theme THE POLAR EXPRESS will be on Sunday December 11th at the William H. Pennington Center Boys and Girls Club on Foster Drive. |
SAVE THE DATE!
Watch the newsletters for more info about our 2016 Christmas Party!!!
Watch the newsletters for more info about our 2016 Christmas Party!!!
In other news...
SAFF's Executive Director has fought 15 years along with others to prevent 900 bodies - including those of impoverished orphan children and teens in the late 1800's (the cemetery included a paupers field where children were buried when their families had no money) buried in Reno's oldest historic cemetery from being dug up and moved to a mass grave so a big business development agency could build a high rise apartment complex over the graves.
Joseph wants to say thank you to the public, foster and adoptive parents, former foster youth, etc. who helped us STOP THIS TRAVESTY. We won!!!!!! The development has been canceled!!!!
(NOTE Updated Tweet from spokesperson:
"Anjeanette Damon @AnjeanetteDamon
Developer spokesman emphasized the disinterment plans are "suspended." That's not the same as called off, as I originally tweeted." 1:09 PM - 18 Sep 2016)
We will now work to restore the cemetery. We continue to collect names and histories of those buried there including the many many impoverished children and teens. Anyone interested is welcome to join the group's efforts through the Hillside Cemetery Volunteers FaceBook Page or by visiting the Hillside Cemetery Preservation Foundation website.
Joseph wants to say thank you to the public, foster and adoptive parents, former foster youth, etc. who helped us STOP THIS TRAVESTY. We won!!!!!! The development has been canceled!!!!
(NOTE Updated Tweet from spokesperson:
"Anjeanette Damon @AnjeanetteDamon
Developer spokesman emphasized the disinterment plans are "suspended." That's not the same as called off, as I originally tweeted." 1:09 PM - 18 Sep 2016)
We will now work to restore the cemetery. We continue to collect names and histories of those buried there including the many many impoverished children and teens. Anyone interested is welcome to join the group's efforts through the Hillside Cemetery Volunteers FaceBook Page or by visiting the Hillside Cemetery Preservation Foundation website.
THINK RICHLY: LEARN TO EARN
presents
Module 4: Predatory Loan Sharks BITE!
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See Our Latest Videos!
SAFF has completed the filming/editing of 10 five minute modules on Financial Literacy, to be posted every couple of weeks! WATCH HERE
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SAFF has completed the filming and editing of 10 five minute modules on Financial Literacy:
''THINK RICHLY: LEARN TO EARN!"
Middle and high school youths as well as a few of our tutors and community partners worked very hard to help create this important project.
Module 4 is now up - take a quick minute to view the modules and answer the questions.
Youths and their friends, adult guardians, tutors, teachers are watching the second module now, and having fun answering the questions. The title of MODULE 2 is "How to Obtain Important Documents for Identification.". Adults you might want to watch it and answer the questions. You may surprise yourself with your answers.
We will post new modules every couple of weeks. The modules cover identity theft, credit card management, applying for college or vocational skills, writing scholarship essays, avoiding predatory loan shops, FAFSA and financial aid, government versus private student loans, and more.
''THINK RICHLY: LEARN TO EARN!"
Middle and high school youths as well as a few of our tutors and community partners worked very hard to help create this important project.
Module 4 is now up - take a quick minute to view the modules and answer the questions.
Youths and their friends, adult guardians, tutors, teachers are watching the second module now, and having fun answering the questions. The title of MODULE 2 is "How to Obtain Important Documents for Identification.". Adults you might want to watch it and answer the questions. You may surprise yourself with your answers.
We will post new modules every couple of weeks. The modules cover identity theft, credit card management, applying for college or vocational skills, writing scholarship essays, avoiding predatory loan shops, FAFSA and financial aid, government versus private student loans, and more.
AmazonSmile Foundation
Remember, SAFF is a 501c3 non profit organization, which means financial donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law! We thank our funders and donors who help to keep our programs growing in success.
Amazon Smile is a wonderful way to donate. Log on and find out more! SAFF receives no federal funding and relies solely on your generosity and caring.
Amazon Smile is a wonderful way to donate. Log on and find out more! SAFF receives no federal funding and relies solely on your generosity and caring.
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