SFH Executive Director Rafael Pagan Jr. says that the primary focus of the agency's grant requests has always been to fund programs and services that allow SFH to both serve and advocate for those who are homeless in the area; and this remains an important goal. With SFH working to address the issue of homelessness -- through the emergency shelter at Pacific House, recovery program, employment program and other initiatives -- and continuing to develop new units of affordable housing for those who are homeless, Pagan notes that individuals, organizations and businesses need to be able to easily access information about our programs. According to Pagan, the ultimate benefits of this grant are those that will accrue to the Shelter's clients and people who are homeless in the area. Shelter for the Homeless provides four cornerstones of client service: emergency shelter, health and recovery services, job and life skills training and transitional and long-term housing.

Life skills offerings include, for example, programs on conflict resolution and building healthy peer relationships. Enrichment opportunities are varied, and may include yoga, music, computer programming, theater and other experiences. Family & Children's Agency is a nonprofit human services organization that is committed to increasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients.

The Darien Arts Center invites the community to audition for the Darien Players production of" The Runner Stumbles." A young nun has died under mysterious circumstances, and the superior, Father Rivard, has been charged with her murder. The action alternates between interrogations, testimony and scenes from the past which reveal that Father Rivard, who had been banished to the small, up-country parish, fell in love with Sister Rita; and when circumstances forced her to move into the rectory with him, his anguish became unbearable. Sister Rita - Nun, Lead role, age 25-30, attractive, vivacious, talkative, teacher;

Stationed at a remote Alaskan refinery, where crude oil is prepared for commercial use, he's sharpshooter, protecting workers from roaming predators, like wolves. The subsidiary characters played by Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo, James Badge Dale, Joe Anderson, Nonso Anozie and Dallas Roberts aren't given much of a backstory, so the emotional drama pivots around the Alpha actor, courageous Ottway, and his fond recollections of his estranged wife (Annie Openshaw) and his Irish father, whose poem becomes his mantra: Once more into the fray. While writer/director Joe Carnahan and co-scripter Ian Mackenzie Jeffers, who wrote the short story "Ghost Walker," obviously did extensive research on lupine lore, biologist Maggie Howell, managing director of the Wolf Conservation Center in Westchester County, claims, "Wolves don't hunt humans -- they actually shy away from them...It's not anything new for wolves to be portrayed as the bad guy in fairy tales and we don't take it seriously because it's fantasy, but this movie is supposed to be real."

How the Media Created the World's Greatest Non-Event about the real-life, Reagan-era rescue that riveted the nation's attention onto the tiny town of Barrow, Alaska, this family-friendly, feel-good story revolves around the plight of three gray whales trapped under a thickening slab of ice in the Beaufort Sea. Adam's heartfelt reports about the ever-shrinking hole that provides the marine mammals their only oxygen supply propel his ex-girlfriend, outspoken Greenpeace organizer Rachel Kramer (Drew Barrymore), to rush to the Arctic Circle.

Time management, executive functioning and organizational skills are the essential foundation for academic success, allowing students to be more confident and better prepared for school, while providing the critically needed tools for life beyond. The S4 program is founded on educational research and evidenced-based studies, and taught by accredited, passionate and engaging teachers. Workshops are highly interactive, collaborative and dynamic in presentation, creating an engaging, compelling and comfortable learning environment. S4 partners with public and independent schools to offer an accessible, logical and easy-to-implement study skills system. Designed and customizable to dovetail with school and student curriculum, the S4 program is based entirely on educational research and proven benchmark studies.

At the St. Luke's Discovery Hour on Sunday Feb. 5, between 9 and 10 in the parish hall, youth group members and youth director Grace King will discuss the program of their unique Christian community, including the outreach they undertake annually in their summer servant trips.

AmeriCares will deliver the medicines to free clinics and community health centers through its U.S. Medical Assistance Program, which provides free medicines and medical supplies to 400 health care facilities serving the poor and uninsured across the United States. Christy Fitzgerald, executive director of The Way Free Medical Clinic in Green Cove Springs, Fla., which received nearly $50,000 worth of AstraZeneca medicines, said the donation has greatly helped patients in the construction industry who have lost jobs or had their hours cut and can no longer afford health insurance. Stamford-based AmeriCares is a nonprofit global health and disaster relief organization which delivers medicines, medical supplies and aid to people in need around the world and across the United States.

Yates and Keister will walk guests through the tips and tactics which will help them increase their catch rate and find fish in any condition. The chapter works to preserve, protect, restore and sustain local rivers and coldwater resources through active restoration projects, education initiatives and public advocacy.

Mushrooms are high in selenium, a mineral needed to produce antioxidants; as well as iron and zinc. White beans beat out animal protein when it comes to being high in fiber and very low in fat. Whiz up in the food processor with olive oil, garlic & parsley for a sandwich spread. Toss with sauteed onions and garlic, season with a little white vinegar and hot sauce and make a burrito with a high-fiber wrap and a slice of cheese. Try the Healthy Grain Instant Original version which is high in protein, fiber, iron and calcium. [...] its flavor packs a punch! I like horseradish on sandwiches, tossed with roasted Brussels sprouts or scrambled eggs. Lisa Corrado makes busy people healthier by combining clinical nutrition with culinary training.