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Joe Poletto's Blue Rose Music Unites With the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary to Release Sanctuary Vol. 1

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Rose Music, founded by media executive Joe Poletto, and the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary have teamed up to release Sanctuary Vol. 1, a vinyl-only release of 11 songs by some of the world's most dynamic artists to raise money for the foundation and continue to promote compassion and acceptance throughout the world.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Rose Music, founded by media executive Joe Poletto, and the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary have teamed up to release Sanctuary Vol.
  • The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary was created in 2013 in honor of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a six-year-old killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
  • The compilation album is limited to 1000 pressings with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary.
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  • To donate to or visit the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, visit cvhfoundation.org

SANCTUARY VOL. 1

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

NEWTOWN, Conn., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Rose, an artist collective created by media and technology executive Joe Poletto, has announced a special LP release, Sanctuary Vol 1, with 100% of the sales going to benefit The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary. The sanctuary was created in 2013 in honor of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a six-year-old killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Created by Catherine's parents, Jenny and Matt Hubbard, the sanctuary is in Newtown, Connecticut on 34 acres of farmland donated by the state of Connecticut. The goal of the sanctuary is to provide "a place of compassion and acceptance where all creatures will know they are safe and people are kind, just as Catherine would have wanted." 

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  • NEWTOWN, Conn., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Rose, an artist collective created by media and technology executive Joe Poletto, has announced a special LP release, Sanctuary Vol 1, with 100% of the sales going to benefit The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary.
  • The sanctuary was created in 2013 in honor of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a six-year-old killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
  • Created by Catherine's parents, Jenny and Matt Hubbard, the sanctuary is in Newtown, Connecticut on 34 acres of farmland donated by the state of Connecticut.
  • The goal of the sanctuary is to provide "a place of compassion and acceptance where all creatures will know they are safe and people are kind, just as Catherine would have wanted."

The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary Hosts 7th Annual Catherine's Butterfly Party - June 10th in Newtown, CT

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

NEWTOWN, Conn., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is excited to announce that their annual Catherine's Butterfly Party will return to Newtown, Connecticut this summer. Catherine's Butterfly Party is one of Newtown's biggest one-day community and pet adoption events, drawing more than 10,000 attendees in past years. This year's event will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 12-4 p.m. at Fairfield Hills Campus and is free to the public. It will feature 200+ adoptable animals from 25 animal rescue groups, live wildlife demonstrations, pet-related vendors, local artisans, food trucks and live music. 

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  • Catherine's Butterfly Party – presented by Blue Rose - is Connecticut's favorite FREE family festival with super pet adoption event!
  • NEWTOWN, Conn., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is excited to announce that their annual Catherine's Butterfly Party will return to Newtown, Connecticut this summer.
  • Catherine's Butterfly Party is one of Newtown's biggest one-day community and pet adoption events, drawing more than 10,000 attendees in past years.
  • The event celebrates the life of Catherine Hubbard, a passionate animal lover who lost her life during the Sandy Hook tragedy.

CATHERINE VIOLET HUBBARD ANIMAL SANCTUARY BREAKS GROUND ON $10M PERMANENT FACILITIES ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF SANDY HOOK SHOOTING

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

NEWTOWN, Conn., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary broke ground on its $10M permanent facilities. The groundbreaking took place on the 10-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting to commemorate and honor the life of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a six-year-old victim of the tragedy and the inspiration behind the sanctuary.

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  • NEWTOWN, Conn., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary broke ground on its $10M permanent facilities.
  • The groundbreaking took place on the 10-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting to commemorate and honor the life of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a six-year-old victim of the tragedy and the inspiration behind the sanctuary.
  • "On the 10-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy, we at the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary are breaking ground on a new foundation of kindness and compassion," said Jenny Hubbard, Catherine's mother and the president of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary.
  • About the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary:
    The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization working to promote compassion and healing through human-animal connection.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA ELEVATES TWO SENIOR EXECUTIVES TO ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

For 18 years, Novak has successfully led youth protection, child safety and trauma-informed strategies with Big Brothers Big Sisters professionals, Bigs, Littles, and their families.

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  • For 18 years, Novak has successfully led youth protection, child safety and trauma-informed strategies with Big Brothers Big Sisters professionals, Bigs, Littles, and their families.
  • Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization inthe United States.
  • The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters has over 230 local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

Sandy Hook Promise Sounds the Alarm for Adults: The Kids Are Not Alright

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Learn the warning signs to prevent a tragedy.\nTo help adults better understand the "powder keg" of turmoil threatening the lives and well-being of kids right now, Sandy Hook Promise released a new PSA campaign today, " The Kids Are Not Alright. "

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  • Learn the warning signs to prevent a tragedy.\nTo help adults better understand the "powder keg" of turmoil threatening the lives and well-being of kids right now, Sandy Hook Promise released a new PSA campaign today, " The Kids Are Not Alright. "
  • Created with BBDO New York, this series of three short videos reflects the anxiety, isolation, pressure, boredom, and incessant information overload that teenagers are experiencing.
  • "More youth are struggling with mental health issues and heightened depression and anxiety as a result of the pandemic.
  • SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sandy-hook-promise-sounds-the-al...\n'

Students Work Together to End Social Isolation

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Monday, September 21, 2020

NEWTOWN, Conn., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --From video challenges to virtual friendship events, students nationwide are working together to address social isolation by helping classmates make new connections.

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  • NEWTOWN, Conn., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --From video challenges to virtual friendship events, students nationwide are working together to address social isolation by helping classmates make new connections.
  • "Social isolation can lead to increased depression and, for some students, thoughts of harming themselves or others," said Nicole Hockley, co-founder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise, and mother of Dylan who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.
  • "In today's virtual environment, keeping students connected and feeling included by their peers is more important than ever.
  • Start With Hello is a no-cost program that helps students minimize social isolation and create a more inclusive school culture.

Sandy Hook Promise Premieres Latest PSA "Back-to-School Essentials"

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook School almost seven years ago, reactive measures to gun violence such as active shooter drills and bulletproof backpacks have increased.

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  • Since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook School almost seven years ago, reactive measures to gun violence such as active shooter drills and bulletproof backpacks have increased.
  • I hope that parents across the country will join me to make the promise to stop this epidemic," said Nicole Hockley, co-founder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise and mother of Dylan who was killed in the Sandy Hook School shooting.
  • Through these no-cost proven programs, Sandy Hook Promise has averted multiple school shooting plots, teen suicides, and countless other acts of violence.
  • About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization based in Newtown, Connecticut.

Sandy Hook Promise and Bark Partner to Help Protect Children Nationwide

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

It is for this very reason that Sandy Hook Promise and Bark have joined forces to bring comprehensive solutions to tens of thousands of schools and millions of parents nationwide.

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  • It is for this very reason that Sandy Hook Promise and Bark have joined forces to bring comprehensive solutions to tens of thousands of schools and millions of parents nationwide.
  • Specifically, Sandy Hook Promise will teach students and educators how to recognize warning signs, intervene and provide help through delivery of its evidenced-based "Know the Signs" programs.
  • Since inception, Sandy Hook Promise and Bark programs have intervened cumulatively upon hundreds of school shootings, thousands of suicides, and other harmful threats.
  • Both Bark and Sandy Hook Promise are committed to saving lives and protecting children, which makes our partnership an ideal match," said Nicole Hockley, co-founder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise and mother of Dylan, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.

Sandy Hook Promise's New Online Program Teaches Kids About Kindness and Empathy

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

NEWTOWN, Conn., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) launches its all-new Start with Hello digital program designed specifically for elementary schools.

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  • NEWTOWN, Conn., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) launches its all-new Start with Hello digital program designed specifically for elementary schools.
  • The new digital companion includes an interactive storybook, videos, activities, projects, and more to demonstrate and reinforce the three steps.
  • This and all of Sandy Hook Promise's Know the Signs violence prevention programs are available to schools at no-cost.
  • SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.