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Suburban Propane Partners with Saranac Lake Youth Center to Provide Hygiene Kits and Seasonal Clothing to Area Teens

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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"Suburban Propane is proud to support the Saranac Lake Youth Center's mission to help local students on their path to becoming responsible, productive adults through activities and community service," said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane.

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  • "Suburban Propane is proud to support the Saranac Lake Youth Center's mission to help local students on their path to becoming responsible, productive adults through activities and community service," said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane.
  • "Many of our youth find it difficult to acquire personal hygiene items and seasonally-appropriate clothing, especially when school is not in session," said Aleacia Landon, Executive Director of the Saranac Lake Youth Center.
  • The Saranac Lake Youth Center opened in 1982 and serves all Middle and High School students in the Saranac lake School District.
  • For more information on the Saranac Lake Youth Center, please visit https://saranaclakeyouth.wixsite.com/slyc
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Leslie's Continues To Prioritize Water Safety Programs

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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"We have a passion for water safety and strive to educate the communities where we operate.

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  • "We have a passion for water safety and strive to educate the communities where we operate.
  • We value the important work these organizations are doing and are proud to help further their water safety initiatives."
  • A priority at Leslie's is to spread awareness of all aspects of water safety, including maintaining healthy and safe water, ensuring a secure pool area and encouraging swimming lessons and water safety education.
  • From the latest in pool gates and alarms, free AccuBlue in-store water testing and free in-store pool cleaner inspections, Leslie's continues to support the water and pool safety needs of their customers and communities.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partners with Saga Education on Evidence-Based Tutor Training Program

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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BOSTON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saga Education, the national nonprofit behind one of the most effective personalized tutoring programs in the country, has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to provide Saga Coach, an evidence-based tutor training program. The training will be delivered to more than 400,000 volunteers and staff to assist Club members with improving their grades.

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  • With support from Comcast NBCUniversal, Boys & Girls Clubs will train volunteers and staff to better support learners
    BOSTON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saga Education , the national nonprofit behind one of the most effective personalized tutoring programs in the country, has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to provide Saga Coach, an evidence-based tutor training program.
  • Susan Ciavolino, education director of Boys & Girls Clubs, said, "It's our priority to support the local Boys & Girls Clubs with resources to support our youth, especially during the learning disruptions experienced during the pandemic.
  • We can customize the online experience for organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs to fit their specific needs."
  • For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Introduces Virtual Reality to Enhance Safe Driving Education for Teens

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with support from The UPS Foundation, is enhancing UPS Road Code, a program that teaches safe driving techniques to teens so they can "drive change" in their communities.

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  • ATLANTA, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with support from The UPS Foundation, is enhancing UPS Road Code, a program that teaches safe driving techniques to teens so they can "drive change" in their communities.
  • Since 2009, UPS Road Code has reached nearly 60,000 teens at 265 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation and on U.S. military installations overseas.
  • "The UPS Road Code program is incredibly important to equip teens with the skills they need to be safe and successful both on and off the road," says Mike Belcher, Senior Vice President of Child Safety, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow.

T-Mobile and Hasbro Concoct the 5G-iest of Toys: Lite-Brite T-Mobile Edition*  

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211123005846/en/
    LITE BRITE is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission.
  • Limited supplies of Lite-Brite T-Mobile Edition are available right now at www.t-mobile.com/5GLiteBrite for $19.99 plus free standard shipping through Cyber Monday.
  • At the 5G Lite Brite website, users can download and upload design templates to add hours upon hours of fun.
  • I like to think the 7-year-old me wouldve had an even bigger smile creating a Lite-Brite airplane with magenta pegs.

Michael Phelps Foundation and Nemours Children's Health Provide Mental Health Program for Kids During COVID-19

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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"Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we are proud to provide knowledge and tools to help build basic emotional skills that every child needs,"said Michael Phelps, Founder and Board President.

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  • "Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we are proud to provide knowledge and tools to help build basic emotional skills that every child needs,"said Michael Phelps, Founder and Board President.
  • "The pandemic has been an incredibly challenging time for kids," says Meghan Walls, PsyD, child and adolescent psychologist at Nemours Children's Health.
  • "Helping kids to identify their feelings and how to talk about these strong emotions is the foundation to building lifelong skills.
  • The Michael Phelps Foundation (MPF) is focused on promoting water safety, healthy living, and the pursuit of dreams, especially for children.