The little Red Wagon is a symbol of
childhood. It should be filled with
children's hopes and dreams, never
weighted down with their burdens.
We must help our kids pull their wagon
along. Let's all pull together.
-
General
Colin L. Powell, USA
(Retired General)
the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulfilling these Five
Promises:
- Caring Adults - ongoing
relationships with caring adults - parents, mentors,
tutors, or coaches.
- Safe Places - safe places
with structured activities during non-school hours.
- Healthy Start - healthy start
and future.
- Marketable Skills - marketable
skills through effective education.
- Opportunities to
Serve - opportunities
to give back through community
service.
To get involved contact:
- Family Resource
Network of the Panhandle, Inc.
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(304) 820-9712,
Fax (304) 263-4851 or click on the
email line in the blue
headline strip above.
- United Way of
the Eastern Panhandle
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(304)
263-0603, Fax (304)
263-0614
- AmeriCorps - One
of the many Corporation for National Service programs, a
federal agency headquartered in Washington, DC. It works with governor-
appointed state commissions, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups,
schools, and other civic organizations to provide opportunities for Americans
of all ages to service their communities through AmieriCorps USA and
AmericCorps VISTA, and the Nation Senior Service Corps.
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1-800-942-2677
www.americorps.org
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AmeriCorps
Promise fellows in the Eastern Panhandle mobilize their
communities to develop strategies for reaching 2,000 children with the five
fundamental resources identified by American's Promise as necessary for
adults. Promise Fellows are recruiting 300 new mentors, expanding after-
school programs, involving youth in community service projects, and
assisting with Children's Health Insurance Program outreach. They work to
identify organizations, businesses, churches, and schools of promise. A
Promise Community Maker insures that all Five Promises are fulfilled for as
many children and youth as possible through a diverse community
collaboration.
- America's
Promise - The Alliance for Youth
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1-888-55-YOUTH,
www.americaspromise.org
- Communities in
Schools
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1-800-CIS-4KIDS,
www.cisnet.org
- WV Pass (West
Virginia - Partnerships to Assure Student Success)
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(304)
558-2440, Fax (304)
558-1311
Panhandle Promise History:
2008: Coming Soon
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Celebration of
the Family Mardi-Gras March 2, 2008
2007: March "Mardi Gras-Celebration of the Family" event held at Moose Lodge #120 with
the theme "Family Miagic". A sell out!
the theme "Family Growth Through Play". A sell out!
To Donate, Volunteer, or Sponsor an Event, Click Here to Email Family
Resource Network OTP or call (304) 820-9712
2005: Mardi-Gras Celebration of the Family held at Loyal Order of
the Moose Lodge 120 with the theme The Magic of Volunteers.
Student Center with the theme Embrace the Spirit of Community.
theme Family Growth Through Play.
Three America's Promise Fellows awarded to the Eastern Panhandle, one each for
Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties.
Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties.
Mardi-Gras Celebration of the Family held at Shepherd College Student Center with the
theme The Spirit Within.
Merger of Communities in School and American's Promise in West Virginia was the first
in the country for such a venture. Former Governor Gaston Caperton served as
Honorary Chairman. AmeriCorps Promise Fellow state management moved to the
Secretary of Education the Arts WVPASS/WVPromise.
Children's picnic and Ducky race held in War Memorial Park.
the Family Resource Network.
Mardi-Gras Celebration of the Family held at Shepherd College Student Center with the
theme Year of the Volunteer.
Commissioners.
Mardi-Gras Celebration of the Family held at Shepherd College Student Center.
Family Resource Network.
Berkley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties recognized as Communities of promise.
Commissioners.
April - Tri-County Summit for Eastern Panhandle's future held at Holiday Inn.
September - Morgan County Children's Summit held at Cacapon State Park.
First AmeriCorps Promise Fellow granted to the eastern panhandle
(1 of 14 fellows statewide)
and General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.) chaired the event. This meeting set out the Five
Resources and started the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Program started to promote
The Promise.
County Commissioners appointed county delegates for the formation of the Children's
Summit Committee in Charleston.
October - WV Governor's Summit for Our Future. All 55 county delegates attend meeting
in Charleston.
Santoro and His Wonderment
Puppets - Annual Event
Annual Celebration of the Family
Mardi-Gras with NCC
AmeriCorps at Shepherd College
Heather Stritch and CHIPpy
(Children's Health Insurance
Program Mascot)
Wagon Created by Jane Tabb,
Hay Bale Artist, August, 2000
Sponsored by the Family Resource Network of the Panhandle, Inc.,
Ramon's Catering and The Journal.
Email Family Resource Network OTP or call (304) 820-9712
