Organizations Work Together To Provide Thanksgiving Dinner To Hurricane Victims
(ContentDesk) November 5, 2005 -- Weeks have passed since the landfall of Hurricane Katrina, but displaced residents of the Gulf Region are still trying to recover a level of normalcy in their lives.
Many evacuees of Louisiana, Mississippi, and other Gulf states have made their way into South DeKalb County and other parts of Georgia, and they will likely be there for a long time.
While the public response to this tragedy has been amazing, there is always more that can be done.
Bountiful Blessings Christian Ministries and Vision Ministries International have joined forces to assist with the long-term needs of the evacuees.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2005, a dinner will be held for displaced Gulf residents at Bountiful Blessings Christian Ministries, located at 2364 Park Central Boulevard, Decatur, Georgia 30035.
In addition to a traditional holiday meal, numerous additional services will be offered such as health screenings, haircuts, and manicures.
There will also be entertainment, televisions for viewing the holiday sporting events, and complimentary family portraits provided by a professional photographer.The event organizers are actively seeking volunteers to assist with this event. Anyone that is willing to donate their time in order to provide complimentary haircuts and manicures, assist with food preparation, or provide any other general assistance would be greatly appreciated.
There is also a need for food items, paper products, disposable utensils, toiletries, and numerous other supplies.
If there are any questions, or if you wish to volunteer your time, please dont hesitate to contact Bountiful Blessings Christian Ministries at (678) 518-0079, or Vision Ministries International at (678) 665-5681..
Barone Design Group and Sikes Group Design and Construct DaVita Dialysis Centers in Texas
Houston, Texas (ContentDesk) February 16, 2006, -- Barone Design Group, a solutions-driven architecture and interiors firm, collaborated with Sikes Group, a leading Houston-based architecture firm, to design and construct four new DaVita dialysis service centers in San Antonio and Houston.Barone Design Group, a firm with extensive experience creating innovative and high performance environments, collaborated with the Sikes Group to develop new clinics that integrate the latest technologies and enhance patient comfort. The design strategy underpinning DaVita dialysis centers includes evaluating and implementing solutions that maximize function and patient comfort. Each facility is designed to serve between 12 to 24 patients, medical and business administration staff, and accommodate a team of health care professionals who also provide home-bound care. Key components of the design include creating an environment that is highly accessible and comfortable; incorporating a range of new technologies;...
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Bigger, Better, Ecycling Event in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL (ContentDesk) March 22, 2006 -- Building on last years phenomenal success, TechBirmingham Ecycling Day returns for its second year. The successful 2005 event resulted in over 75 tons of equipment being diverted from Alabamas landfills. TechBirmingham expects the 2006 event to be even bigger and better.Beginning immediately, corporations across central Alabama wishing to contribute equipment may visit EcyclingDay.org and complete an online Corporate Pledge form. Companies can allow 1-800-Got-Junk? to come collect the items in advance of the public drop-off day OR deliver their equipment to the Alabama Computer Disposal Group warehouse. There is no charge for this service, but companies are encouraged to make a small per-item donation to TechBirmingham to offset costs of running the public event.The public is invited to start setting aside their unused electronics items today for recycling on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2006.
Residents from across the Birmingham...
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Talking to Kids about Tough Topics: Leading Parenting Expert Shares Advice on How to Talk To Your Children about the Hurricane
(ContentDesk) September 6, 2005 -- As each day unfolds, the news from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast seems to get more and more grim.
As adults, we are all too familiar with unanswered questions about unspeakable tragedies in uncertain times: why? what if?
But for many, the toughest questions come from children. Should you talk to your child about this tragedy or should you try to shelter them?Leading parenting expert Dr. Michael Popkin says that it is imperative that parents do begin a dialogue with their children when a tragedy occurs. According to Dr.
Popkin, "All too often, young children sometimes believe that mysterious events like tornadoes and hurricanes are punishments for having been bad. It is imperative that parents gently correct them and explain that nature ? or God, if you prefer ? has a way of operating that we do not always understand."Dr. Popkin adds that the most important thing is to talk to your children and try, no matter how difficult,...
Talking to Kids about Tough Topics: Leading Parenting Expert Shares Advice on How to Talk To Your Children about the Hurricane
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5 Steps To Better Sleep
If you've ever found yourself counting sheep into the wee hours, then you can take some small comfort from the fact that you're not alone.Insomnia is plaguing more and more people each year and with the stresses of our daily lives, it's no surprise. For more than 75% of Americans polled by the National Sleep Foundation, getting a good night's sleep feels more like a distant dream than a reality.The good news is that enjoying a full and healthy night's sleep is easier than you might think. You can improve the quality and duration of your sleep without resorting to sleeping pills or other artificial sleep aids. All you need to start your journey towards better sleep are these five simple steps:Establish a routineCreating a consistent bedtime routine is one of the most important steps you can take towards getting a good night's sleep. Going to bed at the same time each night and getting up at the same time each morning is the first step towards establishing a consistent sleep pattern.A...
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