Here are a couple websites with some helpful tips for a successful transition into college:
Know a teen dealing with cancer?
Cancer is one of the hardest things a person could have to go through in their life. Not just for the person diagnosed with cancer, but for the friends and family of this person as well. Teens Living with Cancer is a great website dedicated specifically to teenagers and the hardships they are facing. It is a great website to visit even if you do not have cancer yourself, but want to be able to better understand and support a friend or loved one who does have cancer.
Free Meals and Activities During Summer
Oregon Summer Food is a program that provides free meals during the summer for children and teens (18 and younger). This was initially created to make sure that children and teens who rely on school lunches for their meals, will not go hungry during summer. What a great program, right?! Even better, by visiting their website, you can choose from 36 counties, with tons of locations within those counties, making it very likely that you or a friend will be able to find a location very close to you. The food and activities this program offers is completely free, and everyone is welcome, no questions asked!
Visit the website here to learn more information and to find a location closest to you. If you know of a friend that could benefit from this program, please refer him/her to this website!
101 FREE things to do this summer
As summer approaches, everyone is so stoked to be out of school and into the warm weather, right?! I know for me, and I’m sure a lot of you, it doesn’t quite set in right away the boredom that is bound to follow for the 2-3 months of no school. But no worries! You can avoid those days of being completely bored and stuck at home by checking out this website. If you don’t like some of the suggestions on the list, you could even use it as an example to brainstorm some of your own ideas. If anyone has some cool suggestions for free activities during summer, or any exciting summer plans, feel free to add a comment and share!
During summer, remember to have fun but stay SAFE! =)
Are you or someone you know dealing with grief?
The Healing Place is a great non-profit that focuses on offering grief support programs for children, teens, and families. With over 100 locations in the United States, and caring staff and volunteers, it is a great resource for anyone who is needing some help to get through the hard time of losing a loved one. Without ever stepping foot in one of their many locations, you can find a ton of very useful information for yourself or someone you know just by visiting the website!
Check out The Healing Place here and share this great resource with anyone you know who is experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Free Health Club Memberships for Direct Family Members of National Guard Members
Members of the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will offer free memberships to immediate family members (ages 13 and older, where applicable) of actively deployed reservists and National Guard members. Clubs may also provide additional benefits such as childcare, children’s programming, group classes, discounts for veterans, and discounts for active duty families. Beginning June 1, spouses and teen-age children can find participating clubs in their area online. Visit their website to find out more!