NEWS RELEASE June 24, 2021For immediate releaseMedia contact: Cara Scarola HansenKijana Public Relations Counselcara@yourmissionmarketing.com561-632-6747 Cross-Cultural Art Collaboration Between Local and Kenyan Artists Local graphic artist/illustrator Claire Salmon has put her beauty mark on a school across the globe through a cross-cultural collaboration with painter Jesse Otukho from Western Kenya. Commissioned by visionary Jim Cummings, co-founder […]
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Youth mental health, an echo pandemic, escalates demand for supportive adults
In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) is raising awareness and building prevention methods for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Palm Beach County.
According to the CDC, heightened stress, school closures, loss of income, and social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the risk for child abuse and neglect. Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as abuse and neglect, are a leading public health issue. In the absence of healthy and buffering relationships, childhood trauma and adversity can have a devastating impact on the minds and bodies of children and lead to a lifetime of issues for individuals, including mental and physical health difficulties and a shorter life expectancy.
Advisory for July 8: The Lord’s Place Departure Day
Departure Day: The Lord’s Place prepares to fly to new heights and return ‘home for good’Community will bid farewell to current campus in preparation for building three times the sizeWHAT: Departure Day–The Lord’s Place staff, volunteers, community leaders, supporters, and friends will gather on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 2808 North Australian Avenue to say […]
Palm Beach County non-profit organization helping homeless teens through pandemic
Formerly homeless students stay in school and dream big as they graduate high school
NEWS RELEASE June 2, 2021For immediate releaseMedia contact: Cara Scarola HansenThe Lord’s Place Public Relations Counselcara@yourmissionmarketing.com561-632-6747 Formerly homeless students stay in school and dream big as they graduate high school The Lord’s Place Youth Services help students defy obstacles created by the pandemic A recent study by Bellwether Education Partners warned that three million children […]
Kerry Diaz appointed as chief operating officer for The Lord’s Place
NEWS RELEASE June 1, 2021For immediate releaseMedia contact: Cara Scarola HansenThe Lord’s Place Public Relations Counselcara@yourmissionmarketing.com561-632-6747 Kerry Diaz appointed as chief operating officer for The Lord’s Place The Lord’s Place announces the appointment of Kerry Rodriguez Diaz, J.D. as chief operating officer. Diaz joined The Lord’s Place as the interim COO in March 2021 and […]
Center for Child Counseling launches training and public health campaign
In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) is raising awareness and building prevention methods for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Palm Beach County.
According to the CDC, heightened stress, school closures, loss of income, and social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the risk for child abuse and neglect. Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as abuse and neglect, are a leading public health issue. In the absence of healthy and buffering relationships, childhood trauma and adversity can have a devastating impact on the minds and bodies of children and lead to a lifetime of issues for individuals, including mental and physical health difficulties and a shorter life expectancy.
The Lord’s Place Earns Top National Rating
NEWS RELEASE May 26, 2021For immediate releaseMedia contact: Cara Scarola HansenThe Lord’s Place Public Relations Counselcara@yourmissionmarketing.com561-632-6747 A decade of four stars: The Lord’s Place earns top three percent national rating from Charity Navigator Top ratings help build longtime community support The Lord’s Place’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it […]
Middleton High Student Raises over $13,000 for a School Bus in Rural Kenya
NEWS RELEASE May 17, 2021For immediate releaseMedia contact: Cara Scarola Hansencara@yourmissionmarketing.com561-632-6747 Middleton High Student Raises over $13,000 for a School Bus in Rural Kenya: Part of Youth Empowerment Initiative Tesia Shibilski, a sophomore at Middleton High School, recently raised $13,865 to help purchase a school bus for Kijana Global Innovation School, a primary school in […]
Addressing Children’s Mental Health by Leading the Fight Against ACEs and Building Resilience
In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) is raising awareness and building prevention methods for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Palm Beach County.
According to the CDC, heightened stress, school closures, loss of income, and social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the risk for child abuse and neglect. Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as abuse and neglect, are a leading public health issue. In the absence of healthy and buffering relationships, childhood trauma and adversity can have a devastating impact on the minds and bodies of children and lead to a lifetime of issues for individuals, including mental and physical health difficulties and a shorter life expectancy.