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MIAMI, 4 de Octubre de 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Grupo EULEN, líder mundial en prestación de servicios especializados en los sectores de facility services, seguridad y aviación, se complace en anunciar el nombramiento de Ángeles Campoy como nueva Chief Executive Officer…
Pastor Reverend Charles Wible shared “I can’t help but wonder if that handful of families who built the first church and began our parish community had any idea what the future would hold for St. Peter the Apostle Parish two hundred years later. I believe they would be pleased with the faithful, prayerful, and service-oriented community we have built.”
In his homily at the Mass, Archbishop Lori shared his pleasure in joining the congregation for its bicentennial. “What an opportunity to grow in our appreciation of the heritage of this parish! Even more wonderfully, this anniversary is graced opportunity to be renewed and deepened in the true missionary spirit that is already yours, the same missionary spirit that prompted our forebears in the faith to lay the groundwork for this parish so long ago.”
The Mass featured music composed by Fr. Wible as well as vocal and musical contributions by St. Peter’s Children’s, Adult, Handbell Choirs and its contemporary Praise and Worship Band. Immediately following the Mass, there was a reception at the parish’s Sullivan Hall.
To commemorate this bicentennial year, a series of articles was written and displays highlighting key moments in the church’s 200-year existence were placed in the Narthex of the church. A Bicentennial Bash, held on September 10th, provided an afternoon of fellowship with line dancing, pony rides, local ice cream, pulled pork and pit beef, in additional to the annual outdoor family activities and picnic fare. Winding down the celebration, a Bicentennial Ball will be held at Dutch’s Daughter on October 7, 2023.
The church recently installed a commemorative granite bench on the “Bicentennial Plaza” near Sappington Hall on the grounds. In the next few months, the parish plans to bury a time capsule at the plaza filled with various memorabilia from the church’s bicentennial.
As the end of the celebratory activities draw to a close, Fr. Wible shared that now is when the real work begins. “We owe it to those who come after us to be as faithful as those who came before us. Let us continue to be a prayerful people, committed to the Eucharist; a faithful people, growing in the knowledge and practice of our faith; a humble people, joyfully serving the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ.”
St. Peter’s Catholic Church is located at 9190 Church St. in Libertytown, one block from the intersection of MD Rt. 26 and MD Rt. 75. To review key moments in St. Peter’s history, visit https://stpeterhistory.blogspot.com/For additional details about St. Peter’s Catholic Church, visit https://www.stpeter-libertytown.org/ or contact the parish office at 301.898.5111.
Media Contact
Alan Duke /Gloria Murray, co-chairs, Bicentennial Committee, 301.898.5111, [email protected], www.stpeter-libertytown.org
Theresa DiSipio, Office Manager, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 301.898.5111, [email protected], www.stpeter-libertytown.org
SOURCE St. Peter’s Catholic Church
In operation for 29 years, Saint Street Swim has a stellar reputation serving residents of Houston’s prestigious River Oaks and surrounding neighborhoods.
The school joins current Emler schools in The Woodlands, Spring-Klein, Katy, and the Vintage Park, Meyerland and Clear Lake neighborhoods.
Throughout its 48-year history, Emler has been famous for both the high quality of its children’s swimming facilities and its teaching methods. The company follows a proven curriculum that teaches young children the fundamentals of swimming and water safety in a fun environment that stresses confidence and positive reinforcement.
Emler has made a name for itself not only in the swimming world but also with families. Parents have recognized the organization with the honor of Best Swim Lessons in a variety of publications, including D Magazine, DFW Child, Austin Family and Best of Metroplex. Emler Swim School is also named among the Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work.”
About Emler Swim School
Emler Swim School operates 43 swim schools across the United States under its seven brands: Emler Swim School, Little Flippers Swim School, SwimWest Swim School, King’s Swim Academy, All Star Swim Academy, SwimKids and Stony Creek Swim Center.
Emler utilizes a proven, ever-evolving curriculum, a quality staff that undergoes thorough training and – above all – a passion to nurture children in a healthy, safe and fun environment.
With more than 20 different classes and levels, the award-winning swim school is proud to meet the need of every swimmer with the same “Emler Sure,” 100 percent guarantee.
For more information on each location, visit https://emlerswimschool.com. Follow Emler Swim School: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.
Media Contact
Steve Obert, Emler Swim School, (949) 294-0125, [email protected], https://emlerswimschool.com
SOURCE Emler Swim School
As the nation’s largest provider of senior-relocation services, Caring Transitions is increasingly making waves in the $832.8 billion industry, as there are very few businesses specifically equipped to help seniors move from their homes to a care facility or to manage the relocation or sale of all personal belongings. Caring Transitions helps seniors relocate by spending time at their homes, helping them pack and organize their belongings, then moving those belongings to the new home and setting them up in a way that feels comfortable.
Krista Hughes, the franchise owner behind the new Little Rock signing, says they are excited to bring these much-needed services to their community. The deal was closed by Shawn Harrison, Director of Franchise Development.
A quest for change led Krista to consider franchising. Having devoted 25 years to corporate roles, she felt ready to embark on a different journey. For Hughes, the notion of transitions, particularly creating an environment where seniors can thrive, was compelling. With a decade of experience running assisted living facilities, she had firsthand insights into the challenges people face during these transitions. The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of senior adults appealed to her at Caring Transitions.
Now, with more and more qualified and passionate franchisees like Hughes signing on to join the system, Fabik says Caring Transitions shows no signs of slowing down.
“We know that we have a great brand and that Caring Transitions ownership can be a great fit for someone who is tired of their corporate job and wants control of their own destiny, wants to own a business that is truly making a difference in communities, or wants to apply their skill set to working in the senior or auction space,” Fabik said. “Now, we want to accelerate growth because we believe there should be a Caring Transitions location in every market to serve seniors and their families through life’s stages.”
Caring Transitions has identified these states as priorities for franchise development: Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Vermont.
Fees to open a Caring Transitions range from $58,912 to $84,612. To learn more about franchising with Caring Transitions, visit https://strategicfranchising.com/caring-transitions/.
ABOUT CARING TRANSITIONS:
Caring Transitions provides older adults and their families with the most trusted, respected and comprehensive downsizing, right-sizing, estate sales and online auctions, and move management solutions in the industry. Founded in 2006, the brand is committed to helping people in a compassionate and caring manner during life’s many transitions while providing a total and easy solution for clients in their time of need. Through their proprietary online sales platform, CTBIDS, Caring Transitions also prepares clients for the process of liquidating assets through their own online estate sales auction site. With over 300 locations, Caring Transitions’ compassionate, experienced professionals minimize stress and relieve the burdens of life’s transitions. To learn more visit https://www.caringtransitions.com/
Media Contact
Jasmine Lee, Mainland, 312-526-3996, [email protected], www.hellomainland.com
SOURCE Caring Transitions
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ComplyCube, the global Identity Verification (IDV) platform, has launched a new Age Estimation feature to safeguard minors online and protect the vulnerable. The new capability complements its existing IDV-based Age Verification solution,…
MISSION, Kan., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — (Family Features) Every year, people around the world prepare for Halloween festivities by buying bags of candy, putting together exciting costumes, watching scary movies and gearing up for trick-or-treating. This year, you can make Halloween…
The Young Marines National Foundation provides financial support to the mission, values, and programs of the Young Marines through the solicitation, preservation, and distribution of gifts, grants, and matching funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
“The most impactful moments I experienced as a Young Marine, which also served as a catalyst for further growth within and outside the program, was attending leadership schools,” said Chris San Jose, National Young Marine of the Year 2005-’06 and today, president of lending, Yale Advisors. “The camaraderie, life lessons, leadership skills, and challenges, all served as major steppingstones and realizations of my capabilities.
“Attending one of those schools at a younger age gave me an opportunity to push myself and learn the mechanics of basic leadership skills that can apply to all facets of life. Throughout my adulthood, I’ve been able to connect so many moments of challenge and solutions to the building blocks of leadership schools that I learned many years ago. I strongly believe more of America’s youth should have this same opportunity.”
Youth members of the Young Marines train at the leadership school with the goal of becoming better leaders. Besides leadership classes, members participated in physical tests, written tests, and close order drill.
“The donation helps off-set costs to the individual Young Marine and his or her family,” said Division 2 Commander George Biedenbender. “It also helps with facility and billeting costs, and three meals a day. But above all, it enables Young Marines to achieve their goals.”
Walter Oliff of Lockheed Martin’s Senior Finance Leadership Development Program agrees. “It has been proven that leadership schools are the most impactful experiences in the Young Marines program. They teach valuable lessons and skills that extend far beyond the scope of Young Marines. The health of the Young Marines organization relies heavily upon leadership school availability and attendance.”
“We invite the Young Marines Alumni to continue this tremendous generosity and donate to the Young Marines National Foundation, so more young people can attend leadership school,” Zeliff said.
For more information, visit: https://youngmarinesfoundation.org/.
Media Contact
Andy Richardson, Ginny Richardson Public Relations, 630-789-8899, [email protected], https://www.gr-pr.com/
Mike Zeliff, Young Marines National Foundation, 301-642-7597, [email protected], https://youngmarinesfoundation.org/
SOURCE Young Marines National Foundation
“There are many people who are uncomfortable living in ‘boxes’ of safety provided by others,” said Gillette. “I would like people reading this book to realize that they are not alone in their questioning and insecurities and that they are loved and accepted as they are.”
While serving as a preacher for 15 years, filling in at various churches, both denominational and non-denominational, Gillette started collecting the lesser known verses from the Bible. From personal anecdotes about getting lost, to profound reflections on decision-making in today’s world, Gillette hopes her stories resonate with readers of all ages.
“It’s possible to take those difficult days and lighten them by giving hope and showing that we do not have to go through them alone,” said Gillette. “Everyone feels discouraged and hopeless at times. It takes courage and faith to do something while being afraid. You can find courage and faith by connecting with God as a friend.”
“Jessie’s Corner: Something to Think About”
By Becky Gillette
ISBN: 9781664299863 (softcover); 9781664299870 (hardcover); 9781664299856 (electronic)
Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the author
Becky Gillette is a former school teacher, pension administrator, newspaper reporter, and preacher. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. She currently resides with her cats, Jessie and Mama, in her home state of Kansas. To learn more, please visit http://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/826554-jessies-corner.
Media Contact
Ziggy Goldfarb, LAVIDGE, 4803067065, zgoldfarb@lavidge.com
SOURCE LAVIDGE
By necessitating parents to work from home, the pandemic has caused lasting harm to the childcare sector. To this day, the industry remains 50,000 employees short of its pre-pandemic levels.(1) As a result, parents, more than ever, have been struggling to find affordable, accessible, and high-quality care for their children, as they angle to return to the office.
This childcare crisis is essentially an economic crisis, as parents who cannot find adequate childcare options may opt for part-time work or even leave the workforce altogether. Since 2020, the annual losses incurred due to parents missing work have more than doubled, now totalling $122 billion.(2) Within this total, businesses experience a yearly loss of $12.7 billion as their employees grapple with childcare challenges.(3)
Mothers exert a disproportionate effect on the childcare-induced economic crisis. Among the 10,000 mothers surveyed in March 2023, the percentage of those staying at home has increased from 15% in 2022 to 25%.(4) More alarming is the 52% of working mothers who are currently contemplating exiting the workforce.(5)
The source of the crisis: a need to bridge the gap through high school
While the pandemic has not been kind to the childcare industry, the childcare crisis has been brewing for some time, originating from a fundamental misconception that childcare ends after kindergarten.
Increasingly fewer programs are tailored for school-aged children, putting parents in the unenviable position of enrolling them in expensive extracurricular activities or allowing them to stay home, where they are at the mercy of electronic devices and video games.
Consequently, working mothers have stepped up to bridge this gap. More and more mothers now await their children’s return from school, ready to teach them real-life skills that many school programs overlook.
While mothers can be counted on to make excellent educators for their children, their absence from the workforce is acutely felt in the economy—and in the companies they have worked for.
Employers struggle to support working mothers
Employers typically serve as the primary source of support in alleviating the dual responsibilities borne by working mothers. However, succumbing to the misconception that childcare concludes after kindergarten, most employers only offer benefits during the early phases of parenthood.
Expecting employers to expand their childcare benefits to include older children would be a difficult proposition. For instance, many companies are already stretched thin with paying out support for the first five years of a child’s life, of which the costs have significantly increased in recent years.(6) Furthermore, considering the scarcity of programs designed for school-aged children, not every company would be in a position to extend their childcare coverage.
Until employers devise a way to support parents (and mothers) with older children, the childcare crisis (and the economic crisis by extension) is unlikely to be resolved.
A marketplace of online activities for school-aged children
A marketplace that hosts life-centered educational activities for school-aged kids, as provided by EnrichedHQ, Marketplace may hold the key to making cost-effective childcare more accessible to all parents.
First, by bringing together hundreds of high-quality programs taught by vetted online educators, a marketplace can address the issue of finding stimulating after-school options for middle and high school children. Priority should be given to courses with real-life applications, such as cooking, budgeting, investing, and coding, as they are sometimes not included in school curriculums.
Second, a marketplace ensures that parents no longer have to browse the internet to find personalized virtual learning tailored for their children; parents can find, book, and pay for multiple children across multiple providers through a single interface. Such a platform promises to save a considerable amount of time and effort, which can be redirected toward spending quality time with their children.
Third, a marketplace can collaborate with employers to extend these online activities as part of their existing childcare benefits. Even small companies can grant their employees unlimited access to these virtual learning opportunities at a low cost. This offers parents, especially mothers, an alternative to enrolling their children in expensive extracurriculars or staying at home, enabling the former to fully commit to their jobs.
Considering the challenges faced by both parents and employers, a marketplace-type learning platform marks a significant stride in accessible childcare; it provides practical learning opportunities seldom experienced in school at a price point employers can easily subsidize.
An immediate remedy for the childcare crisis
The pandemic has simultaneously shrunk the childcare industry while raising its prices to record levels. The outcome is that an increasing number of parents (and mothers) are taking time off work or exiting the workforce to care for their children. Current approaches are unlikely to rectify this crisis, as they are erroneously founded on the assumption that childcare ends after kindergarten.
A marketplace aggregating programs specifically centered on developing life skills can serve as a superb substitute for after-school parental supervision. Because they can be seamlessly integrated into an employer’s benefits package, these skills-oriented courses can be made available without restrictions. Their affordability, combined with the assurance they provide for parents to confidently return to the office, contributes to eliminating an important barrier in addressing the childcare crisis.
As Carleen Haylett of EnrichedHQ says, “It’s due time that all children, regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status, have available and affordable access to the best programs that prepare them for ‘real life’.”
About EnrichedHQ:
In 2020, single mother and technology leader Carleen Haylett witnessed pandemic-driven gaps in the U.S. educational space when her fifth-grade son began to thrive with homeschooling. The schoolwork was manageable, but the lack of affordable virtual extracurricular programs available, which would stimulate his development as a student preparing for middle and high school, was a shock. Torn between motherhood and her career, corporate pressure mounted, she left her job. She founded EnrichedHQ to solve the logistical nightmare of finding and managing options for kids who no longer need day care or a sitter, bridging childcare through high school. Leveraging her 20+ years in
technology development, product management, and sales, she developed a platform that offers virtual extracurricular programs for middle and high school age children that enrich and prepare them for life. Working parents are able to find an immediate remedy for this common parental stressor through their employers. EnrichedHQ handles all the logistics, letting parents easily find, book, schedule, and pay for multiple virtual programs for multiple children across multiple providers. Both corporations and parents benefit from EnrichedHQ’s commitment. Visit https://enrichedhq.com/
References:
1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “All Employees, Childcare Services [CES6562440001]. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CES6562440001. Accessed 13 Sep. 2023.
2. Bishop, Sandra. “$122 Billion: The Growing, Annual Costs of the Infant-Toddler Childcare Crisis.” Council for a Strong America, strongnation.org/articles/2038-122-billion-the-growing-annual-cost-of-the-infant-toddler-child-care-crisis. Accessed 13 Sep. 2023.
3. Bishop, Sandra. “Want to Grow the Economy? Fix the Childcare Crisis.” Council for a Strong America. strongnation.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/602/83bb2275-ce07-4d74-bcee-ff6178daf6bd.pdf. Accessed 13 Sep. 2023.
4. Motherly. “State of Motherhood: 2023 Survey Report. Motherly. mother.ly/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Motherly-State-of-Motherhood-Report-FINAL.pdf. Accessed 13 Sep. 2023
5. Ibid.
6. ChildCare Aware of America. “Catalyzing Growth: Using Data to Change Childcare.” ChildCare Aware of America. childcareaware.org/catalyzing-growth-using-data-to-change-child-care/?doing_wp_cron=1694643552.4951848983764648437500#SupplyandQualityTrends. Accessed 13 Sep. 2023.
Media Contact
Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR™, 727-777-4619, [email protected], jotopr.com
SOURCE EnrichedHQ
Caring Transitions is a franchise designed to minimize stress by utilizing specially trained professionals to oversee every detail of a senior’s transition with compassion, including decluttering, organizing, packing, move management, unpacking, resettling, and cleanouts. The company also manages both in-home and online estate sales. The online estate sales are hosted on CTBIDS, the brand’s widely popular auction platform, which can support its clients in liquidating unique and everyday treasures that many cherish.
The Gallaghers have lived in Montgomery County their entire lives. They’ve served in various roles within the community, including Brian previously being a teacher and pastor and Jennifer working as a speech-language pathologist. The pair each left their previous careers to help people in their community find the perfect home.
Brian and Jennifer also each have a passion and desire to assist seniors. The U.S. Census Bureau finds that adults 65 and older comprise nearly 20% of Montgomery County. Jennifer has her Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), a designation for those who understand seniors’ special living needs.
“We have a heart to serve. We’re community-centered and believe the American way is to help your neighbors,” Brian said.
Beyond Ambler, Caring Transitions of Ambler serves Spring House, Blue Bell, Plymouth Meeting, Fort Washington, Dresher, Maple Glen, North Wales, Lansdale, Montgomeryville, Kulpsville, Colmar, and Hatfield. Caring Transitions currently has more than 250 franchise locations serving families across the country.
“Brian and Jennifer embody the spirit of our brand at Caring Transitions,” says Ray Fabik, President of Caring Transitions. “Their real estate experience combined with their passion to serve their community makes the perfect franchise owners. The Ambler community and surrounding areas are in great hands with the Gallaghers.
To learn more about Caring Transitions, visit http://www.CaringTransitions.com.
For more about franchising opportunities with Caring Transitions, visit https://www.caringtransitionsfranchise.com/.
About Caring Transitions
Caring Transitions, founded in 2006, is the most trusted and experienced national franchise specializing in senior relocation and transition services. With more than 280 locations throughout the United States, all owned and operated by Certified Relocation and Transition Specialists, Caring Transitions provides clients with supportive moves, auctions, rightsizing, and transitions. This includes expert advice plus a well-executed transition plan beginning with the initial sorting of personal belongings through packing, unpacking, resettling, and selling of items to the final clearing and cleaning of the property. For more information, visit http://www.caringtransitions.com or visit us on Facebook.
Media Contact
Mike Toper, 919 Marketing, (919) 813-6511, [email protected], 919markting.com
SOURCE Caring Transitions of Ambler
