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We Need Your Support!

We Need Your Support!

Much of the support we have received has gone to specific areas of need, for example we provided assistance to the families of the Yale Park Apartments. The community turned to us as leaders in this area, and we hope you are as pleased as we are that the funding we...

3 Important Steps to Managing Stress

Move your body. There’s a reason that people say that taking a walk “clears your head.” Research shows that walking produces positive feelings — even if that walk is down a hallway. Of course, getting outside sunlight and taking in some nature is optimal, but if...

How To Be Mindful of Those Living with PTSD

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 20% of military personnel who served in Iraq or Afghanistan experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) each year. For these veterans, sudden and loud noises can trigger painful and traumatic memories of their...
Mindfulness – A Tune-up for Your Mind and Body 

Mindfulness – A Tune-up for Your Mind and Body 

Like a car that needs regular maintenance to run well, the mind works better with regular mindfulness maintenance. The vast majority of us hurdle through our days on cruise control, constantly bombarded by stressful thoughts and innumerable distractions. By taking...
How a Gambling Addiction Can Affect Your Life

How a Gambling Addiction Can Affect Your Life

Approximately six to eight million people meet the criteria for a gambling addiction, but only a fraction of those seek help. Men are more likely to develop a gambling problem than women. Harlan Vogel, a counselor with the Heartland Family Service Problem Gambling...

Teen Dating Violence: What You Need to Know

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Each year, advocates from across the country join efforts to raise awareness about dating violence, highlight promising practices, and encourage communities to get involved. What classifies as Teen Dating Violence?...