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Kidsbridge Tolerance Center: Transforming today’s youth into kind and respectful UPstanders
Updated Dec 18, 4:41 PM; Posted Dec 18, 4:19 PM By Special to NJ.com Kidsbridge Tolerance Center in Ewing aims to turn bystanders into UPstanders by teaching empathy, empowerment and teamwork. With bullying, cyberbullying and exclusion becoming an increasing problem today, children have to deal with prejudice, discrimination and name-calling on a constant basis. Now…
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Building Greater Understanding About Native American History — Report on What We Learned
This program presented by Arla Patch (www.arlapatch.com) seeks to foster greater understanding and empathy for Native Americans. Ms. Patch shared information about the historical context and impact of the shared history non-Native communities have with Indigenous Peoples in New Jersey, both past and present. Also included was a video featuring Native American voices in New Jersey and…
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The Passing of a Local Icon
Kidsbridge was saddened to hear of the passing of local civil rights icon Edith Savage-Jennings. Details of Edith’s life can be found here (link). http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20171112/civil-rights-icon-edith-savage-jennings-dies Said Executive Director, Lynne Azarchi, “In November, we lost a local hero. Trenton’s Edith Savage Jennings passed away at the young age of 93. She was a passionate mentor to Kidsbridge,…
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Announcing the Third Annual Character Education Leadership Awards
The deadline for the Third Annual Character Education Leadership Awards (2017) is OCTOBER 13 — has been extended to OCTOBER 20! Deserving educators in the state of New Jersey who make a difference at your school or school district are eligible to be nominated by a coworker or colleague. We’re looking for individuals who are…
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No One Is Born Hating! Join Hands in Central NJ to Respond to Hate
Did the extremism and hate exhibited in Charlottesville, VA a few weeks ago make you ill? Did you want to “do something” but weren’t sure how to proceed? Join hands, in response to hate, on Wednesday evening, September 6 at 7 PM at Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, Princeton Junction, NJ. Entitled “Nobody is…
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Honorees Announced for the Eleventh Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration
Kidsbridge is pleased to announce this year’s honorees at our Eleventh Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration: Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lenora M. Green, Investors Bank, Christiana Foglio Palmer. Click here to read more about the event, our sponsors, and each honoree’s accomplishments. Thursday, November 9 is the date. Interested in attending the event? Join us…
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Building Greater Understanding About Native American History: Sharing Truth…Expanding Knowledge…Creating Awareness
Join us for an informative program on October 2 at 6:45 pm in the Princeton Public Library. This program seeks to foster greater understanding and empathy for Native Americans by learning the historical context and impact of the shared history non-Native communities have with Indigenous peoples in New Jersey, both past and present. Included: a…
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We have a “bone” to pick with you!
Don’t worry, it is a GOOD bone! A bone at the BONEFISH GRILL in the Mercer Mall. Grab your family and friends and enjoy a meal on Wednesday, June 22 from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Mention Kidsbridge, and a portion of your bill will be donated to support our programs. If you are an…
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June = Giving PLUS!
June = Giving PLUS? What does that mean? For Kidsbridge, it means that during the month of June, an anonymous and extremely generous donor has committed to a matching gift challenge. In order to double the impact of our annual appeal campaign, this donor will MATCH YOUR DONATION! When you donate $100, this donor will…
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SAVE the Date for our 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration!
Hello UPstanders and Kidsbridge supporters! Please mark your calendars and save the date for our 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration, to be held at The Trenton Country Club on Thursday, November 9. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s honorees. Individuals, companies and corporations, and educational institutions are eligible for the awards, and are…
