Melbourne, FL - November 11, 2016 - In light of the fear and uncertainty that has spread across America following this week's election, To Write Love on Her Arms has shared a brand new post titled, "An Open Letter to Those Afraid of What Comes Next." The letter shares one of the many messages the organization has received since Tuesday, expressing fear for LGBT youth and other minorities. In it, TWLOHA expresses the desire for their readers to remember that, however hopeless they may feel right now, they do not and will not have to endure it alone.
"If you are reading this and are feeling hopeless, please know that we're holding the hope for you, and we will continue to do so as long as there is fear or ignorance or hatred in the world...Elections come and go. Leaders come and go. Please remember this: Love is still the most powerful force on the planet."
To Write Love on Her Arms is a nonprofit dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. Since its start in 2006, TWLOHA has donated over $1.6 million directly into treatment and recovery and answered over 180,000 emails from over 100 countries. For more information, please visit: www.twloha.com.
Over the past ten years, TWLOHA has been heralded by press and seen on NBC Nightly News, CBS Sunday Morning, MSNBC, Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, Relix, US Magazine, Glamour, Yahoo!, The Huffington Post, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NYLON Guys, MTV, Elle, NPR, and so many more. The organization has seen support from numerous celebrities including actress Jessica Chastain, actor Jared Padalecki, Miley Cyrus, Liv Tyler, Joaquin Phoenix, actress Sophia Bush, singer/songwriter Mat Kearney, USA soccer stars Alex Morgan, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger, singer/songwriter Christina Perri, rock band Switchfoot, pop rock act The Summer Set, Hayley Williams (Paramore), among others.
This past September, TWLOHA wrapped its 5th annual campaign to honor National Suicide Prevention Week and World Suicide Prevention Day. The organization was overwhelmed by the amount of love and support shown during this year's campaign, titled "And So I Kept Living,"which, thanks to the help of supporters all over the world, raised more than $98K for treatment and counseling.
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James,
This week has been a huge win for Americans that are fed up with the status-quo in Washington, DC. The election of Donald Trump reflects what many grassroots conservatives like yourself have known for years - Americans are tired of politicians failing to deliver on their promises to get the federal government off their backs and out of their wallets.
In 2010, Americans gave Republicans control of the House of Representatives. In 2014 they gave them control of the Senate, and now a Republican has been elected President of the United States.
There are no more excuses for Republicans to fail to accomplish conservative victories for the people they represent.
Early in 2017, we can see the full repeal of Obamacare, the appointment of a conservative jurist to the Supreme Court, and a massive rollback of President Obama’s regulatory regime.
It is critical that we as conservatives unite around policy solutions and hold all of our elected officials, from Congress to the White House, accountable to passing conservative solutions.
How can you help?
By joining the Heritage Action Sentinel Program, a committed volunteer organization of 16,500 grassroots activists from around the country, you will ensure that Washington continues to hear your voice and that the policies enacted represent the views of Americans not the special interests that have controlled this city for too long.
Becoming a Sentinel is easy. Just fill out this short survey here: heritageaction.com/sentinel and someone from our team will contact you.
It’s a new day in America, but it’s up to you to ensure we achieve all that we want to achieve in the next four years.
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If a job is available - holiday season or not - it has to be filled. With the end of the year quickly approaching, you still have an opportunity to onboard your next employee in time for the New Year.
Before you close the books on your 2016 hiring budget, visit the SPJ Career Center and make the most of the unique recruitment advantages that this time of year offers.
Our more than 7,000 members are some of the best in the business and we’re sure you’ll find one who is the perfect fit.
To help with the holiday hustle, we’re offering a 20% discount on any job posting until Nov. 30. Just enter the code HOLIDAYHELP at checkout to save today!
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Serving Girls in Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah,
Wasatch & Weber Counties.
Spring Session February 20 - May 20, 2017
We are busy at work getting geared up for another amazing session of Girls on the Run. This year we plan to reach over 1,800 girls in over 120 different sites. We are now accepting site applications and volunteer applications.
Online site applications are now being accepted! Due to the high demand of this program, we are accepting applications on a first-come first-served basis. Site Applications should only be completed by an authorized person (Principal, Site Liaison, Etc..). Once a site application has been reviewed, our Program Director will be contacting you to confirm the site details. PLEASE NOTE: all sites (even previous sites) need to complete a site application on an annual basis.
We rely on having the best of the best when it comes to volunteers. We are now accepting volunteer applications for the following positions: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Junior Coach, Team Ambassador and General Volunteer. Complete an online volunteer application today and our Program Assistant will be in contact with you to ensure that you get the most out of your willingness to volunteer.
Returning volunteers don't need to complete a New Volunteer Application. Instead, please click on the button below and RSVP for the 2017 Session. This will make us aware of your intent to return as a volunteer for the 2017 session. Within this application, please update any information that has changed since the 2016 session. You will also be able to select the Coach Training date that works best for your schedule. We are excited to have you back!
Online registration for the Spring 2017 Session will open December 1st. This is on a first-come-first-served basis. Mark your calendar! Coaches that have completed their volunteer paperwork and training will be eligible to receive a discount code for their child's registration. If you need financial assistance with the registration fee, please complete a scholarship application online beginning December 1st (this needs to be done prior to registering for the program so that you have a scholarship redemption code).
Program Registration - Opens December 1st
Scholarship Application - Opens December 1st
Christmas in Color Returning to Utah and Expanding
A favorite holiday attraction is returning to Utah this November for its second season. Christmas in Color will open to the public November 18, 2016 and run through December 31, 2016. The mile-long drive-through light and music display will feature one million led lights synchronized to favorite holiday tunes.
Visitors will enjoy the vibrant displays from the comfort of their own cars as they travel through glowing tunnels and passed fields of twinkling lights. Attendees tune their radios to a local channel upon entering the exhibit to watch the lights dance in coordination to the music.
Last year, the popular display in Kearns, Utah drew tens of thousands of people, selling out on most nights. Organizers have decided to open a second location this year in Provo, Utah.
Tickets will be available online beginning November 1, 2016. Prices are per vehicle:
Monday-Thursday: Purchased in advance online: $21.95, Drive up: $26
Friday-Saturday and December 19-24: Purchased in advance online: $25.95, Drive up: $32
(Prices are per vehicle, not per person)
Hours:
Monday - Thursday entrance times start at 5:30 to 10pm
Friday - Saturday entrance times start at 5:30 to 11pm
Locations:
Kearns, Utah located directly next to the Olympic Oval on Ed Mayne Street.
Provo, Utah located at 4400 Center Street.
For details visit www.ChristmasinColor.net. High resolution images and video available upon request.
About Christmas in Color: Christmas in Color is owned and operated by Utah’s popular Ice Castles, LLC and Holdman Lighting. In 2006, co-founder, Richard Holdman, created an animated Christmas display on his house and backed up traffic for 2 miles as thousands drove by to watch. A YouTube video of the home display garnered well over 20 million views in a couple of months. Christmas in Color continues this tradition of bringing joy and happiness to families throughout Utah during the Christmas season.
