November has been Homeless Youth Awareness Month since 2007. Various organizations and campaigns provide education to the public and advocate for youth and families experiencing homelessness. Not only have children and young adults lost their homes, communities, friends, and routines, but also the sense of stability and safety. Know The Facts Over 4 million youth are estimated … [Read more...]
Child Abduction Awareness
Parents have warned children about "stranger danger" for years. Unfortunately, this warning is no longer enough to consider the discussion done. Child abduction is a serious topic to discuss with children so they understand the severity and know how to protect themselves. Discussing Child Abduction With Children Children need to understand that abduction is a real concern but … [Read more...]
National Veteran And Military Families Month
In 1996, the Armed Services YMCA established November as Military Families Month. Each year since, the U.S. Government recognizes the occasion. This November, the President signed a proclamation for National Veterans and Military Families Month in recognition of their patriotism. President Donald J. Trump wrote: "The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast … [Read more...]
Drowsy Driving Prevention
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) declares November 3rd - 10th as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week this year. The NSF's goal is to expand awareness of and reduce the number of drivers who decide to drive without having adequate sleep. According to the NSF, drowsy drivers are responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually. Sleep related crashes are most common in young … [Read more...]
Movember Is About Men’s Health
Each year in November, the Movember Foundation works to raise awareness for men's health through fundraising campaigns. Movember is about men's health with the goal of lessening the number of premature male deaths annually. On average, men die six years earlier than women, often by preventable causes. Movember raises awareness and funding by giving information to the public, showing men … [Read more...]
Z – Safe Drivers, Halloween Safety and Safe Kids
Hard Facts About Halloween Safety: It’s almost Halloween! We love this time of year, but it brings unique dangers as well. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Practice Halloween Safety and protect our kids by driving even more safely on Halloween. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
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