Focusing on helping others can set an important foundation for families —teaching kids empathy, the value of hard work and the power of giving. In Los Angeles, there are plenty of great opportunities for young people to volunteer — either on their own or with their parents — during the holidays and year-round. Here are […] The post Ways Families Can Give Back Together appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
One drum. One student. One instructor. This is a powerful combination. From teaching toddlers how to gain emotional intelligence to helping individuals address their traumas, drumming has the power to change lives. Many organizations based in L.A. lead drum circles and drumming classes to do just this. Here are a few of these impactful drumming […] The post Echoes of a Drum: L.A. Programs Use Drumming to Transform Lives appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
It seemed a strange question at the time. “Chef or ingredient. Which are you?” The more I have pondered it, the more I appreciate its relevance. What’s it getting at? I guess behind the question is the probe, “Are you essentially a pawn in someone else’s game – there because in some way you add […]| Brian Harris
Most parents who have a child with learning differences will tell you they gained direction once they received a diagnosis. For Debbie Clark, that direction turned into a life path that is still producing new turns with a horse named Cynder-fella. Clark, who lives in Simi Valley, connected with us recently after seeing the Inclusive […] The post An All-in-the-Family Autism Story – With a Horse appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
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Come and join us! Do you share our passion for giving people with learning disabilities the opportunity to proactively and positively...| Gosforth Civic Theatre
• Gosforth Civic Theatre will be taking part in the Big Give’s Arts for Impact Campaign later this month • The theatre aims to raise £10,000 in just one week, which will see all donations generously matched by Big Give’s Champions • Organisations and individuals are invited to support this unique venue, which creates opportunities for those with learning disabilities to thrive in the artsA charity-run theatre venue north of Newcastle has been given a very special opportunity to dou...| gosforthcivictheatre
Rob Huggins shares his thoughts on leading an arts venue and how engaging with people need not be by shouting the loudest. Published in...| Gosforth Civic Theatre
Liberdade Community Development Trust are taking part in the Christmas Challenge to raise £15,000 in just 1 week! These funds will be...| Gosforth Civic Theatre
A virtual family food and toy drive with ideas for including the Kindness Elves and Pete the Cat!| Bits of Positivity
THINK is a non-profit organisation committed to advancing health and well-being for vulnerable communities – both locally and globally.| Famous Durban
