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Walk This Way 5K,

Hudson Piers, NYC

May 18, 2024.MISSION: Nationwide Umbrella Organization – PRO-KID Create a Culture of Caring “army”! People who care – it’s not just a job. ● Create a Bill of Rights or Manifesto of what all children in foster care deserve! ● Regional Conferences, Best Practices, and Field Consultants ●Simultaneously building the Pro-Kid App that includes a national and regional database of all foster care supportive organizations, services, and resources; foster supportive master classes; Podcast “I AM PRO-KId!,” etc.

Wishlist

  • $25 gift cards
  • pull string knap sacks
  • bags/purses/wristlets/cross-body purses
  • sweatshirts/sweaters/pajamas
  • scarves/beanies/hats/gloves
  • rain gear/coats/slickers/umbrellas
  • teen activities/games, tie-dye kits, etc.
  • fitness equipment/yoga mats/light weights
  • basketballs/footballs
  • hair accessories
  • bluetooth speakers
  • wireless earbuds
  • power cords
  • all in one-chargers
  • water bottles
  • twin size throws & blankets/pillows
  • bedroom throw rugs/bath mats
  • towels/wash clothes/scrub gloves
  • decorative string lights, moon lamps, etc
  • adhesive wall hooks/closet hangers
  • razors/deodorant/body wash/hair products

Prior years media coverage:

Regina Calcaterra, Locals Team Up to Help Foster Kids, NorthFork Patch, Lisa Finn, 11/6/19

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)

Raising Awareness Of Child Abuse The Impact Of Childhood Trauma

FREE VIRTUAL EVENT

Panel Discussion With Authors Darrell Hammond, Michelle Esrick , Martin Moran, Catherine McCall, and Regina Calcaterra, Sharing Their Own Experiences Of Childhood Trauma.

Moderator

Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson

Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson

VP Of News Programming And Executive Producer Of Nick News At Nickelodeon

Panelists

Darrell Hammond

Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson

Author of “God, If You’re Not Up There I’m F*cked”

Michelle Esrick

Director/Producer “Cracked Up”
Martin Moran

Martin Moran

Author of “The Tricky Part”
Catherine McCall

Catherine McCall

Author of “Never Tell – The True Story of Overcoming a Terrifying Childhood”
Regina Calcaterra

Regina Calcaterra

Author of “Etched in Sand”

Upcoming Event

FREE VIRTUAL EVENT

Thursday, February 6, 2020 7:00 p.m

Voices for the Voiceless

Stars for Foster Kids​

Proceeds from this event will go to support YGB’s efforts to ensure that every child that leaves foster care does so with a family.
Why? Because everyone deserves a family! Without family, we struggle to overcome economic hardship, health and housing challenges, and personal stress. Family anchors us and helps us to become our personal best.

YGB works with the most vulnerable youth – youth who are older, LGBTQ, have been in the system for a long time, or have mental health or behavioral issues. The end result of this work is priceless – connecting youth to a family is a powerful gift that lasts a lifetime. – yougottabelieve.org

Upcoming Event

LOCATION OF EVENT

The Town Hall
123 West 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036

WHERE TO FIND US

Saturday November 2nd 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDT

Trauma Informed Teaching

Critical Approaches to Working with Students in the K-12 Classroom

From St. John's University Website: The School of Education at St. John’s University and the University’s Office of Alumni Relations will present a professional conference, “Trauma Informed Teaching: Critical Approaches to Working with Students in the K–12 Classroom,” on November 2 on the Queens, NY, campus.

Please join us as we explore the topic of students who deal with trauma and how we can best serve them in the classroom. Breakout sessions include “The Impact of Trauma on Child and Adolescent Education” and “Strategies for Students Experiencing Trauma.”

The special keynote speaker is New York Times best-selling author Regina Calcaterra. Her memoir Etched in Sand is an inspiring and triumphant story of resilience, perseverance, and tenacity. By relating her own childhood experiences, Ms. Calcaterra powerfully provides audiences with insight into how simple acts of encouragement and kindness can forever impact the life of a child in need. She compassionately reinforces that no child is a lost cause, and that the power of resilience and optimism can pull anyone through the toughest of times. By emphasizing the importance of education and self-confidence, she reminds us that regardless of social status, there are enough resources available to rise above one’s circumstances.

Upcoming Event

GIVE US A CALL

(718) 990-6336

SEND AN EMAIL

neiers@stjohns.edu

LOCATION OF EVENT

8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11439 US

WHERE TO FIND US

November 17, 2019, 5:00-7:00pm

Case's for Cases

Benefitting Teens in Foster Care and Homeless Shelters

Admittance: $30 worth of case fillers (see below) per family

There are over 600 teenagers in foster care and homeless shelters on Long Island, many of whom often only have a garbage bag to keep their belongings in. Inspired by No More Trash Bags for Foster Kids! Case’s for Cases and the host committee seek to bring this motto to the east end of Long Island by giving older foster and homeless youth a few basic essentials and comfort items in suitable cases with the support of the community.

We will provide the cases, raffle items, complimentary food and drinks and inspiration. You donate the essentials and comfort items as your price for admission - minimum $30 value per family. Wish list items can be donated in 3 ways:
1. Bring items to the event; or
2. Drop off items at Wendy’s Deli (55 Middle Rd., Mattituck); or
3. Order via Amazon Wish List that will be delivered to Birthday Wishes in advance of the event bit.ly/BWwishlist

Upcoming event

GIVE US A CALL

LOCATION OF EVENT​

650 First Street New Suffolk, NY 11956

WHERE TO FIND US

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