San Diego woman becomes fierce advocate for ‘Foster Youth’

‘Just in Time for Foster Youth’s’ Simone Hidds-Monroe lost her will to speak when her mother died when she was 13-years old. Source: San Diego woman becomes fierce advocate for ‘Foster Youth’

Local non-profit helps families with complex medical needs children

A local non-profit is helping families through some of the best and worst times of their lives, and they are based right in Berks County. HAMBURG, Pa. — Thea Snyder was born with Gould Syndrome, which is an extremely rare genetic disorder that caused a stroke before she was even born. Her complex medical needs…

Joe Burrow launches non-profit foundation to help with hunger, childhood mental health

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, along with his parents Robin and Jimmy, have launched a non-profit foundation to address food insecurity and childhood mental health. The Joe Burrow Foundation will help provide resources and support to the underprivileged and underserved in Ohio and Louisiana. I believe that everyone has a responsibility to do good…

Therapy dogs soothe sick kids and staff at Children’s Healthcare

Lisa Kinsel started the Canines for Kids program, bringing dogs on staff to be at the hospital at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta every day. Lisa Kinsel knew Canines for Kids would be a successful program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, but she never fathomed that one day she’d teach other hospitals how to integrate the…

Families to start Hope House Children’s Hospices Dark Runs

Two families will be starting off Hope House Children’s Hospices Dark Runs this October in Telford and Chirk as hundreds sign up to light up the night. Over two Saturdays hundreds of people and families of all ages will get together to ‘glow’ crazy and raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospices. You can complete…