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August 2017

Exciting news & announcements from
Sierra Association of Foster Families

Click Here to Support Savannah Chasco Medical Bills

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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

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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
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
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.
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​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!

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Nominate SAFF for  
Community of Dreamers donation. 

From American Family Insurance

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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.
  • 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! 

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FINANCIAL LITERACY
VIDEO #6

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See Our Latest Videos!

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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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AmazonSmile Foundation

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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.

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THE SIERRA ASSOCIATION OF FOSTER FAMILIES IS A TAX EXEMPT 501c3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S IRS... CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.. FOR ADVICE ON WHETHER YOUR CONTRIBUTION CAN BE DECLARED AS TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR. SAFF IS INCORPORATED AS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF NEVADA, RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR NEVADA.

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