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President's Letter - April 2019

Community Outreach Kids & Teens
Make a Summer Plan Did you know that children lose on average two months of reading skills over the summer? Summer should be a time for youth development through travel, camp, adventures, and fun but - for too many - the end of full, planned, school days also halts learning, physical activity...
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President's Letter - June 2019

Community Outreach Philanthropy
Nourishing the Development of Our Children Our President and CEO sent a note spotlighting that summer time can mean hungry bellies for little ones. For the many children who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year, summer is a particularly vulnerable time. Statewide almost...
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Four mini pizzas decorated with vegetables

Funky Faced Pizzas

Healthy Eating
Grab your kids, a handful of common ingredients, and 15-20 minutes for a kid-friendly cooking session to make FUNKY FACED PIZZAS. This week Tammi Krier, our Healthy Eating Director, takes you through an easy, affordable, delicious, kid-friendly recipe for FUNKY FACED PIZZAS - snack or light meal...
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Pumpkin Pie Dip with a side of pretzels

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Healthy Eating
It only takes a few minutes to make and enjoy a delicious PUMPKIN PIE DIP that makes a great snack or dessert year-round.  This week Tammi Krier, our Healthy Eating Director, takes you through an easy, affordable, delicious, kid-friendly recipe for PUMPKIN PIE DIP - a snack or dessert that can be...
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