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Rebecca McCullough

 Rebecca H. McCullough, Development Director of The Women’s Center, New Bedford, MA.

 

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Winston Churchill



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International Women’s Day

Making A Difference

By Rebecca McCullough


Connecting Women around the Globe

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Don’t Let the “Grinch” Steal Your Holiday Spirit

Making A Difference

By Rebecca McCullough


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. 

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Family & Relationships

By Rebecca McCullough


October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Here in the Southcoast and across the nation, domestic violence agencies sponsor community events to remember victims, comfort the families they have left behind, and let you know how you can help stop the violence in your community.

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Cyber-bullying: A Disturbing New Trend

Health & Wellness

By Rebecca McCullough


Youth today are the generation of "ing" - texting, instant messaging, tweeting, and social networking.  Technology is second nature to them and even preschoolers venture into cyberspace with WebKinz toys and educational games.

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Improving Cupid’s Aim

Family & Relationships

By Rebecca McCullough


February is the perfect month to focus on building healthy relationships.  Love is in the air as people exchange “be my valentine” wishes with cards, poems, and simple gifts such as candy or flowers.

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Never Underestimate the Power of Community Support

Making A Difference

By Rebecca McCullough


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Making a Difference, One Child at a Time

Making A Difference

By Rebecca McCullough


Sexual and physical assaults are a major public health problem facing youth in today’s society.

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Don’t Let the “Grinch” Steal Your Holiday Spirit

Making A Difference

By Rebecca McCullough


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. 

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YMCA Day Camp – the Perfect Solution for Parents and Kids this Summer

Health & Wellness

By Rebecca McCullough


Almost monthly, news headlines announce a dramatic side-effect of our nation’s growing childhood obesity epidemic: Overweight and obesity among kids are on the rise.  Unhealthy eating and physical inactivity are associated with an increased risk of a number of chronic health conditions.  The percentage of young people who are overweight has tripled over the last 25 years.

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How To Keep Your Promises to Yourself

Health & Wellness

By Rebecca McCullough


Entering a new year, an estimated 45-50 percent of Americans make resolutions because we all see an opportunity for a fresh start. We hope to become more rounded and healthy individuals and "better" people in the New Year.  So it’s frustrating to acknowledge that some 37 percent of us have given up by March 1, and more than half by the end of June. 

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