SAFF'S CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
ARE BEING PLANNED, AND THEY ARE EXCITING.
SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
The annual SAFF Christmas party produced by the Sierra Nevada - National Charity League each year is.... **drum roll** ... Sunday December 10 from 2-4 pm. Place and theme will be announced shortly. It is always so much fun with games, crafts, delicious goodies, photos, and, of course, Santa Claus.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS - SAFF is working with quite a few partners as always, and this year is even more exciting when it comes time to distribute gifts.
SAFF and the Reno Rodeo Foundation are working hand-in-hand for a joint distribution. PLUS RE/MAX Realtors and other community agencies...
So, we anticipate MANY MANY MANY MANY MANY gifts to distribute on December 22 !!!
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS - SAFF is working with quite a few partners as always, and this year is even more exciting when it comes time to distribute gifts.
SAFF and the Reno Rodeo Foundation are working hand-in-hand for a joint distribution. PLUS RE/MAX Realtors and other community agencies...
So, we anticipate MANY MANY MANY MANY MANY gifts to distribute on December 22 !!!
Click Here to Support Savannah Chasco Medical Bills
Savannah was severely wounded in the Las Vegas shooting. She had survived surgery and remains hospitalized. Savannah has been a SAFF tutor for 3 years. Her students love her! She has been responsible for high school girls to graduate. Please keep her in your heart and if you can help with what is going to be major medical expenses. Joseph
Food Treasures
Children’s radio and Internet theatre:
Promoting health and happiness
September 27-December 20, 2017
Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
1180 AMKCKQ and Livestream AMM.streamon.fm
1.2 million subscribers
Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
1180 AMKCKQ and Livestream AMM.streamon.fm
1.2 million subscribers
During the holiday season, 14-year-old Barry sets out to stop the members of the Society of Rottenness from taking over the Wild Berry Gardens and replacing them with a Sweet Tooth Sugar Factory
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Presented by:
Alliance with the Washoe County Medical Society, Community Foundation of Western Nevada, Laughing Owl Productions, Kidscape Productions, The Institute of Forgiveness, Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy, NV Hopee, American Matters, Amy Gerbus, Heartfelt Painting Workshop and Angel Owl Productions |
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Featuring 8 professional actors, this 30-minute radio-internet podcast is an entertaining-educational children’s family theatrical story about eating healthy during the holiday season and preventing junk food binge eating. |
SIERRA ASSOCIATION OF FOSTER FAMILIES with it's radio-internet family theatre production FOOD TREASURES is thrilled to have 14 year old Travis as the star actor... he is certainly one of the most talented teens we've seen on stage. A top notch professional! His appearance is made possible by Laughing Owl Productions. FOOD TREASURES, an original children-family production written by SAFF's Joseph Galata will begin broadcasting Wednesday Sept 27 at 3:30 on northern Nevada radio 1180 am and world wide internet amm.streamon.fm ....and broadcast each Wednesday thru October November and December.
SAFF is thrilled to be working with young Travis and 7 professional adult actors in this whimsical holiday 30 minute production about healthy eating!
SAFF is thrilled to be working with young Travis and 7 professional adult actors in this whimsical holiday 30 minute production about healthy eating!
Nominate SAFF for
Community of Dreamers donation.
From American Family Insurance
October marks 90th Anniversary of AMI - and to celebrate, they're giving back to the communities that have made it possible for us to inspire, protect and restore dreams for nine decades and beyond.
But we need YOUR help! Nominate your favorite nonprofit organization, SAFF to receive a $3,000 Community of Dreamers donation.
American Family Insurance will give 90 donations for a total of $270,000 to charities throughout the United States!
Nominate here - Community of Dreamers donation
Nominations are open 9/7/17 through 5 p.m. CST on 9/22/17.
It takes just a few minutes to make a real difference for a cause you care about. Community has always been the foundation of what we do at American Family - help us give back to those pursuing and achieving their dreams. Submit a nomination today!
But we need YOUR help! Nominate your favorite nonprofit organization, SAFF to receive a $3,000 Community of Dreamers donation.
American Family Insurance will give 90 donations for a total of $270,000 to charities throughout the United States!
Nominate here - Community of Dreamers donation
Nominations are open 9/7/17 through 5 p.m. CST on 9/22/17.
- Submissions will only be accepted through the online nomination form.
- Only current American Family Insurance customers may submit a nomination.
- You'll be notified if your nominated charity is chosen.
- Winners will be announced in late September and early October.
It takes just a few minutes to make a real difference for a cause you care about. Community has always been the foundation of what we do at American Family - help us give back to those pursuing and achieving their dreams. Submit a nomination today!
July 2017
Exciting news & announcements from
Sierra Association of Foster Families
Sierra Association of Foster Families
18 year old Anthony Lyson, who was adopted from foster care just a few weeks ago, has passed away.
SAFF has been tutoring Anthony for quite some time and his tutor Jonathan said "Anthony was my favorite student."
At the memorial service on Monday July 31, 2017... SAFF was represented by the Executive Director, the tutor, and educational counselor.
Mary Hausauer, who was his counselor at McQueen High School and now an in Independent Contractor with SAFF, gave a testimony at the service stating, "I'm not supposed to say I've had any favorite students, but I did, and it was Anthony."
When Anthony turned 16 year old and received his driving license, he listed himself as an organ donor.
With his death, this teenager donated 7 of his organs, including his heart.
The team at the hospital informed the family that a young child was hours away from death and the only thing that would give him hope for life was a heart transplant.
Anthony's heart was given to the boy.
5 days later reports have been given to the family that the young boy with Anthony's heart is doing well and thriving.
The church facilitating the service was standing room only, including his birth parents, foster and adoptive parents, family members, friends, his foster-adoption social worker from Washoe County Social Services, teachers, and SAFF representatives.
SAFF has been tutoring Anthony for quite some time and his tutor Jonathan said "Anthony was my favorite student."
At the memorial service on Monday July 31, 2017... SAFF was represented by the Executive Director, the tutor, and educational counselor.
Mary Hausauer, who was his counselor at McQueen High School and now an in Independent Contractor with SAFF, gave a testimony at the service stating, "I'm not supposed to say I've had any favorite students, but I did, and it was Anthony."
When Anthony turned 16 year old and received his driving license, he listed himself as an organ donor.
With his death, this teenager donated 7 of his organs, including his heart.
The team at the hospital informed the family that a young child was hours away from death and the only thing that would give him hope for life was a heart transplant.
Anthony's heart was given to the boy.
5 days later reports have been given to the family that the young boy with Anthony's heart is doing well and thriving.
The church facilitating the service was standing room only, including his birth parents, foster and adoptive parents, family members, friends, his foster-adoption social worker from Washoe County Social Services, teachers, and SAFF representatives.
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FOSTER-ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ENJOY A FAMILY THEATRE PRODUCTION
On Saturday July 8, SAFF's Executive Director accompanied two of Nevada's most outstanding foster-adoptive families to the Reno Little Theatre's production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, an award winning Broadway show.
Together, the Simon and the Oliver families have adopted from foster care nearly 40 infants, children, and teens. These families enjoy the arts and know the impact theatre can have as an educational and inspiration way for enriching the lives of youths.
Joseph says, "The Reno Little Theatre invited SAFF to this production. Previously these same families enjoyed shows at Laughing Owl Theatre and Theatre Works... one of the reasons I invite the Oliver and Simon families, besides their love for having their youths enjoy the arts, is that they are dependable. I know they will show up and applaud loudly! what is most enjoyable for me is watching the youths' faces during the production. Sometimes they are the ones with the loudest laughs and giggles! They can be just as entertaining as the actors on stage!"
Together, the Simon and the Oliver families have adopted from foster care nearly 40 infants, children, and teens. These families enjoy the arts and know the impact theatre can have as an educational and inspiration way for enriching the lives of youths.
Joseph says, "The Reno Little Theatre invited SAFF to this production. Previously these same families enjoyed shows at Laughing Owl Theatre and Theatre Works... one of the reasons I invite the Oliver and Simon families, besides their love for having their youths enjoy the arts, is that they are dependable. I know they will show up and applaud loudly! what is most enjoyable for me is watching the youths' faces during the production. Sometimes they are the ones with the loudest laughs and giggles! They can be just as entertaining as the actors on stage!"
Former Foster crowned Cinderella!!!
Marshaela was just crowned our Nevada State Cinderella Ambassador 2017-2018.
We are now heading to Texas in 4 weeks to compete at Cinderella Internationals. China, Africa, Guam, Philippines, Ukraine and so many more country's are at Internationals. This is a very big accomplishment for her. Marshaela self-choreographed a monologue about her life and her forever family. I'm a very proud Mom. This is a scholarship based pageant system with Interview, Casual Wear, Party Wear and Talent. This system is the sister pageant to Miss America. I have been directing the Western Nevada pageant for 10 years now. -Yvette Clark |
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Looking for College Scholarship information?
This page on the CollegeScholarships.org website is geared especially for Foster Youth that are ready for higher education.
Check it out: http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/foster.htm
Check it out: http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/foster.htm
CHRISTMAS PARTY IS SET ALREADY!
It's over 100 degrees in Reno and guess what Joseph is doing at SAFF? Working with the wonderful mothers and daughters with the National Charity League to plan this year's Christmas party extravaganza! Hard to imagine in his heat that Christmas isn't far off.
This year's party is Sunday December 3! The theme is being held secret! Last year's party theme was THE POLAR EXPRESS and the year before that AN HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS... this will be the 7th year the National Charity League is producing the party everyone loves!!!
This year's party is Sunday December 3! The theme is being held secret! Last year's party theme was THE POLAR EXPRESS and the year before that AN HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS... this will be the 7th year the National Charity League is producing the party everyone loves!!!
SAFF Tutors Get Results!
Congratulations to our tutored student, Brendan DeShane graduated from Damonte Ranch High School. Brendan's SAFF tutor is Ellen Crawford, a valued educator and mentor. Ellen has been working with Brendan for 4 years. She says" ...SAFF has made it possible for me to know him and to watch him become the unique and, yes, courageous young man he is today..." Click on the image to visit the SAFF FaceBook page to view this awesome video about a wonderful young man.
Vote for N.E.A.T.
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Its mission: Using horses as therapy for children, teens and adults. In their eight-and-a-half-year existence, Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (N.E.A.T.) had to move locations more than once.
And just last fall, the Little Valley Fire forced them to evacuate. "And it felt like the flames were right across the street. They were huge and the sky was lit up, and then I had to pick which of my 3 horses, we have 7 horses plus the two miniatures, which of the three horses I was going to take first," N.E.A.T's co-founder Laurie Roberts told us back in October of 2016, during that fire.
A harrowing time for N.E.A.T., but now things are back to normal. N.E.A.T has its eyes on developing a bigger program, helping more people. Just a couple weeks ago, N.E.A.T was recognized by four premier organizations, NAIOP Northern Nevada, CREW of Northern Nevada, CCIM of Northern Nevada, and the Nevada Builders Association. The group honored N.E.A.T for its work and presented the organization with a check.
N.E.A.T is in talks with the Sanford Center for the Aging at UNR, and is using its award money to develop a pilot program for seniors. And there is more.
N.E.A.T is in the running to win one of the 20 Gypsy Vanner horses offered by the Lexlin Gypsy Ranch. While there are 75 therapy groups in the country in the competition, all N.E.A.T has to do is place in the top 20 to win a horse. The breed is beautiful, small and stout. It's ideal for clients N.E.A.T currently serves and clients of the future. "We have been working with the VA now, for about 6 months, starting a program with them. And obviously the males we work with might be larger in size. So having a larger horse that could carry the weight would be great. And I think this would be great for all of our clients," says Bambi Spahr, the other co-founder of N.E.A.T You can vote every 24 hours for N.E.A.T, vote here, all the way up to June 15.
N.E.A.T. is hoping your vote will give a Gypsy Vanner a good home here in Northern Nevada, where it will be loved, and where countless clients will learn from a steady soul. (excerpted from RENO, Nev. (KOLO)) By Terri Russell)
And just last fall, the Little Valley Fire forced them to evacuate. "And it felt like the flames were right across the street. They were huge and the sky was lit up, and then I had to pick which of my 3 horses, we have 7 horses plus the two miniatures, which of the three horses I was going to take first," N.E.A.T's co-founder Laurie Roberts told us back in October of 2016, during that fire.
A harrowing time for N.E.A.T., but now things are back to normal. N.E.A.T has its eyes on developing a bigger program, helping more people. Just a couple weeks ago, N.E.A.T was recognized by four premier organizations, NAIOP Northern Nevada, CREW of Northern Nevada, CCIM of Northern Nevada, and the Nevada Builders Association. The group honored N.E.A.T for its work and presented the organization with a check.
N.E.A.T is in talks with the Sanford Center for the Aging at UNR, and is using its award money to develop a pilot program for seniors. And there is more.
N.E.A.T is in the running to win one of the 20 Gypsy Vanner horses offered by the Lexlin Gypsy Ranch. While there are 75 therapy groups in the country in the competition, all N.E.A.T has to do is place in the top 20 to win a horse. The breed is beautiful, small and stout. It's ideal for clients N.E.A.T currently serves and clients of the future. "We have been working with the VA now, for about 6 months, starting a program with them. And obviously the males we work with might be larger in size. So having a larger horse that could carry the weight would be great. And I think this would be great for all of our clients," says Bambi Spahr, the other co-founder of N.E.A.T You can vote every 24 hours for N.E.A.T, vote here, all the way up to June 15.
N.E.A.T. is hoping your vote will give a Gypsy Vanner a good home here in Northern Nevada, where it will be loved, and where countless clients will learn from a steady soul. (excerpted from RENO, Nev. (KOLO)) By Terri Russell)
FINANCIAL LITERACY
VIDEO #6
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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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