Articles - Making A Difference en-us http://www.WomensJournals.com N/A http://www.WomensJournals.com publisher@womensjournals.com 20 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/739/1/International-Womens-Day/Page1.html Connecting Women around the Globe costas@digitalcharis.com (Rebecca McCullough) Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/727/1/Dont-Let-the-Grinch-Steal-Your-Holiday-Spirit/Page1.html The spirit of peace and joy lives on in all of us, but sometimes it’s hard to find.  It gets buried in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, increasing demands at work, and trying to find time to volunteer in our community. There are too few hours in the day to get everything done and it is easy to get overwhelmed.  costas@digitalcharis.com (Rebecca McCullough) Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/715/1/Boys--Girls-Clubs---A-Safe-Place-To-Learn-And-Grow/Page1.html Sometimes the question is asked, “Aren’t After-School programs just another form of glorified baby-sitting?”  At Boys & Girls Clubs, nothing could be further from the truth.  A better question that we ask ourselves is, “Who are we?” submissions@charter.net (Garreth J. Lynch, Ph.D.) Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/718/1/Great-Futures-Start-Here/Page1.html Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently unveiled a new slogan, “Great Futures Start Here”. Indeed the local Boys & Girls Clubs in Bristol County have long provided the programs and services that have given many youth the start to a great future. publisher@womensjournals.com (Costas Peppas) Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/409/1/The-Sky-is-Falling-for-Us-Too/Page1.html submissions@charter.net (Faxon Animal Rescue League) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/407/1/-Never-Underestimate-the-Power-of-Community-Support/Page1.html costas@digitalcharis.com (Rebecca McCullough) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/380/1/Making-a-Difference-One-Child-at-a-Time/Page1.html Sexual and physical assaults are a major public health problem facing youth in today’s society. costas@digitalcharis.com (Rebecca McCullough) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/390/1/Spring-into-the-Season-with-Your-Pet/Page1.html It’s time for long-closed windows to be thrown open, heavy coats to be returned to the closet, and floors swept and mopped for spring cleaning. It’s also time to learn about the seasonal health threats that can face your furry friend so you can guard against potential dangers to your pet’s well being. submissions@charter.net (Faxon Animal Rescue League) Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/299/1/Dont-Let-the-Grinch-Steal-Your-Holiday-Spirit/Page1.html The spirit of peace and joy lives on in all of us, but sometimes it’s hard to find.  It gets buried in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, increasing demands at work, and trying to find time to volunteer in our community. There are too few hours in the day to get everything done and it is easy to get overwhelmed.  costas@digitalcharis.com (Rebecca McCullough) Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/302/1/My-Wish/Page1.html Reflecting on our community, I realize how rich with diversity, love and compassion it is, despite what some media sources may say. While it is true that it takes a ‘village’ to raise children – it also takes a community to band together in support of one another. suecotta@verizon.net (Susan Cotta) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500