Visionario @ Large brings the serene, tranquil, relaxed feel to dentistry

 

When you think of fantastic home design you think of Visionario @ Large and Joey Sarandos. Now you can expand your thinking to office design. Visionario @ Large had the task of making your visit to the dentist a pleasant and relaxing one. I know you're thinking dentist and relaxing really don't belong in the same sentence but Joey Sarandos pulled it off. When you visit Open Wide Dental in Phoenix Arizona you'll feel like you are at the spa from the moment you walk through the door.

Open Wide Dental is a dental practice in Phoenix devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve.

Dr. Thomas Durisek and his amazing staff  make you feel welcomed and relaxed 

in their new office.

Here's some reviews from fans of Open Wide Dental

I really do appreciate the friendly professional atmosphere of your office. Additionally, the aesthetics of the office tend to make for a very relaxed visit; and the people in the office are top-notch. All-in-all it is a pleasurable experience to have such a nice office as well as great staff to assist one with their dental care... and the convenience for those of us that live in the central phoenix area is great!

5 stars FredR

Beautiful office, welcoming atomosphere, friendly and knowledgable staff. Never had a more thorough, enlightening, and comfortable experience at a dentist.

Nicholas D Customer since 2015 

This was an Excellent Visit. Very Thorough Service! Always a pleasure to see & work with Theresa my Favorite Hygienist. Dr. Durisek she is a keeper ! :-) Special thanks to Catherine /Patient Coordinator for following up on my insurance update. Loved hearing about the Cambodia trip! Puts a renewed fire in your belly reminding us how well we are taken care of here in the good USA & grateful for all we have. #Appreciation.

Michael L

RED BRUNCH An Aunt Rita's Event!

Hi, Joey Sarandos here.It's always fun to help raise money for RED BRUNCH! This years event was really successful. See below information that will help you get get involved. Hope to see you next year!

Event Information

RED Brunch

Red Brunch is a signature event for the diverse communities of Phoenix to celebrate World AIDS Day. Aunt Rita's Foundation, in association with the 17 non-profit benefiting agencies that provide important services to the HIV/AIDS community, produces this annual fundraising event.
At this event, we will join with our friends in reflection on the past three decades and how it has affected those we love. Also, we will recognize and honor individuals and organizations that continue to provide essential services and programs to the diverse HIV/AIDS community. Finally we will take an opportunity to celebrate life.We invite you to host a table or come as a guest for the RED Brunch and invite your friends to sit at your table, on this special day.

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is held on the first day of December each year. It is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for those living with HIV/AIDS and to commemorate those who have passed.
The first World AIDS Day was held in 1988 and was the first ever global health day. Worldwide, nearly 30 million people have died from AIDS since 1981, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
Learn More About World AIDS Day

Aunt Rita's Agencies

These are Aunt Rita's Foundation's Benefiting Agencies:

The Bill Holt Clinic at Phoenix Children's Hospital

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http://www.phoenixchildrens.com/medical-specialties/bill-holt.html

The Bill Holt Clinic at Phoenix Children's Hospital is the only comprehensive pediatric HIV clinic in the state of Arizona, providing comprehensive care for children and adolescents exposed to or infected with HIV. The clinic, founded in 1994, is a multidisciplinary program providing family-centered care. A team of specialists works together at the visits to provide specialized medical care, nutritional support, child life services, and psychosocial support. The team works together with families to maximize the health of children/adolescents affected by or infected with HIV. The clinic provides testing of exposed infants, children, and adolescents.

Chicanos Por La Causa L.U.C.E.S Program

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http://www.cplc.org/

Chicanos Por La Causa L.U.C.E.S Program provides HIV supportive services to hundreds of people living with HIV/AIDS. It also provides HIV education/resources to thousands of at-risk Latinos in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. The services offered include; Case Management, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Psychological Support, and Outreach. HIV Counseling/Testing is provided in collaboration with Ebony House. OraQuick, an effective and reliable testing is offered weekly.

Compassion In Action

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http://compassioninaction.net/

Compassion in Action has been committed to equipping and mobilizing local churches and Christ followers to reach out with the love and compassion of Jesus to care for the needs of people touched by HIV/AIDS since 1993. We have been doing this through three primary programs. First, we offer food boxes each month to support a healthy immune system through good nutritional food. We also offer a monthly dinner and meeting to provide people touched by HIV a safe place to connect and discover how to live a fuller life. Last, we have our Care Program that provides compassionate participant-focused visitation, encouragement, and non-medical support for those affected by HIV. The Care Program links the participant with a trained volunteer who is committed to support and encourage the participant. Activities with the participant may consist of driving to doctor appointments, taking participant to a food bank, visiting with participant in their home, going to movies, dinner or activities together, etc.

Concilio Latino De Salud

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http://www.concilio.org/

Concilio Latino de Salud performs the following activities: Distribution of HIV/AIDS prevention materials at health fairs. Targeted outreach for the GLBTQ Latino/Hispanic community at selected bars. Participation as a demonstration Project site for the Cuídate! Curriculum and the Cuídalos! Project. Participation in NLAAD (National Latino AIDS Awareness Day).

Ebony House HIV Services

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http://www.ebonyhouseinc.org/

Ebony House HIV Services Our advanced street outreach teams focus their efforts on low-income African-American communities across Maricopa and parts of Pinal County. We provide supportive case management services and outreach through the Ryan White Part A program where we provide a continuum of supportive care to PLWHA. In addition, we offer free rapid HIV testing, one-on-one behavioral case management, support groups, and group level interventions. We provide services both in-house and at a variety of community venues including but not limited to churches, parks, schools and colleges, and community centers.

HEAL International

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http://www.healinternational.org/

HEAL International is a youth organization dedicated to improving health and health care in underserved communities. In Arizona, HEAL International provides health literacy education and outreach, including HIV/AIDS prevention, train-the-trainer courses for outreach educators, and HIV curricula to non-profit organizations.

HIV/AIDS Law Project

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http://www.hivlawproject.org/

HIV/AIDS Law Project assists individuals living with HIV and AIDS to lead lives of greater independence and self-determination by providing the highest quality civil legal assistance through our staff and volunteers to the HIV-infected communities of Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Services provided include, but not limited to, Social Security, AHCCCS, Housing, Discrimination, Confidentiality, Insurance, Debt Collection, Estate Planning and free Notary service to clients. The Project provides homebound and hospital visits to persons unable to travel to the office.

HIV Care Directions

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http://www.caredirections.org/

HIV Care Directions Case management which provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, advocacy, supportive counseling, and links HIV positive clients to a wide array of services, including (not limited to): primary medical care, medications, dental care, behavioral health services, transportation, financial assistance, and housing. Case Managers follow-up with clients on a regular basis to ensure that the care plan and interventions are meeting their needs.

Joshua Tree Feeding Program

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http://www.jtfp.org/

Joshua Tree Feeding Program, Inc. has been feeding the HIV/AIDS community in the greater Phoenix area since 1988. We provide our clients with a welcoming family atmosphere to make new friends and encourage supportive conversation and compassion in a place where client privacy, cultural, spiritual, and religious values are respected. Clients may receive one food box per week each Wednesday. We also provide dietary guidance through referrals to Ryan White Part A Registered Dieticians for general health and nutritional counseling. In addition we provide nutritional and dietary leaflets on a variety of dietetic issues facing those with HIV/AIDS. Pets are wonderful support. Joshua Tree's Pet Assistance Project provides clients with pet food and assistance with low-cost or no-cost veterinarian, grooming, and pet supplies. We also have relationships with animal rescue agencies for those clients that would like to get a pet at low-cost or no-cost.

Maricopa Health Foundation

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http://www.mihs.org/facilities/mcdowell-healthcare-center

Founded 20 years ago, the McDowell Healthcare Center (MHCC), owned and operated by the Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS), provides outpatient medical care, behavioral health services, and oral health care exclusively to people living with HIV/AIDS. One in every 5 people living with HIV/AIDS in Maricopa County choose to receive all or part of their healthcare at MHCC. Services include the only Women's Clinic in Arizona to address the healthcare needs of HIV-positive women. Behavioral health services include psychiatric services and mental health and substance abuse counseling by specialists in their fields. Oral health services are provided by a staff of dental professionals with decades of combined experience providing dental care to HIV-positive people. All MHCC services are offered on-site to provide for ease in coordinating appointments. Ably led by Medical Director Dr. John Post, the McDowell Healthcare Center continues a 20 year tradition of providing cutting edge comprehensive healthcare in a compassionate and understanding atmosphere. The services offered at MHCC are supported by the Maricopa Health Foundation.

Maricopa Interfaith HIV/AIDS Alliance, Inc.

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http://www.azmiha.org/

Maricopa Interfaith HIV/AIDS Alliance is creating a speaker bureau to provide HIV/AIDS education with the Phoenix faith based communities to dispel the fear, stigma, and myths about the disease. This includes programs and presentations for youth and adult classes. We provide information, referral, and pastoral support to HIV+ individuals. We network with other congregations for membership and participation in this ministry and we participate in a World AIDS Day worship service.

Native Health

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http://www.nativehealthphoenix.org

Native Health Through HIV counseling and testing services as well as individual- and community-level interventions for youth, Native Health wages a valley-wide response to the disproportionately high impact of HIV on Native people in the Phoenix area.

one n ten

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http://www.onenten.org/

one n ten provides a safe environment for GLBTQ youth to develop positive self-acceptance through life enhancing programs. We believe in empowering LGBTQ youth by providing social, cultural and educational programming that promotes making positive life decisions.

Phoenix Shanti Group

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http://www.shantiaz.org

Shanti is a Sanskrit word meaning "inner peace" which reflects the Phoenix Shanti Group (PSG) approach to promoting personal empowerment and maintaining independence and dignity. Client services specifically include a 20-bed homeless transitional housing program, 10 bed permanent supportive housing, outpatient substance abuse treatment, counseling/mental health with psychiatric medication and monitoring, HIV case management, vocational re-entry training and consumer HIV education/early intervention. Phoenix Shanti also operates "Second Chances" Furniture Thrift Store as an avenue for the community to support the agency.

Project Hard Hat

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http://www.projecthardhat.org/

Project Hard Hat is a non-profit organization that promotes the practice of safer sex among gay and bisexual men in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area by way of providing educational information, S.T.D. testing information and locations, support group information and by distributing condoms free of charge to dispensers within bars, night clubs and other venues which cater to our target population. We believe that keeping the A.I.D.S. pandemic in the forefront of people's minds will encourage them to make more informed decisions, behave more responsibly and be proactive in preventing the spread of H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Southwest Behavioral Health Services

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http://www.sbhservices.org/

Southwest Behavioral Health Services Operates and manages five distinct housing programs within the Phoenix metropolitan area for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Housing for folks with HIV/AIDS has long been viewed as a form of health care. Persons living with HIV/AIDS on the streets, homeless or in places unfit for habitation fair much worse than people who are housed. Improved housing stability relates to reduced HIV risk and improved access to medical care according to the National AIDS Housing Coalition. SBH offers two types of what are referred to as permanent living settings, two settings as well for a transitional housing model and a financial assistance service for individuals and families who may be facing homelessness and can avoid eviction through help with either rent, mortgage or utility bills. There are over 80 units of housing, some of them are apartments, some condos and some are houses with a homelike environment for 4-5 persons. Through the emergency assistance effort 300-400 individuals and families are helped each year to remain housed.

Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS

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http://www.swhiv.org/

Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS serves 70 percent of Arizona's at-risk for, and impacted by HIV/AIDS and is Arizona's only nonprofit AIDS service organization providing the unique combination of prevention, research and chronic disease wellness support to serve more than 30,000 at-risk individuals, and more than 14,000 residents infected with HIV/AIDS. Since 1988, Southwest Center has been on the front lines addressing a steady increase in the demand for HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, prevention, education, and wellness services, and clinical trial research to help Arizona men, women and teens. We partner with more than 200 community-based organizations, physicians, health agencies and institutions of higher education. Our clinical trials have helped bring 29 of the 30 current FDA-approved HIV medications to market. Our vision is to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS and our mission is to reduce infection, improve quality of life for those impacted by the disease, and contribute to worldwide research. Our support groups and educational programs serve Arizona men, women, seniors, minorities, children and at-risk youth, the homeless, immigrants and families, many who are living below the federal poverty level.

TERROS

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http://www.terros.org/

TERROS TOGETHER Programs has been offering FREE HIV testing services since 1987; with 2012 marking our 25th anniversary we've been in the fight against this epidemic. Our services currently include counseling, testing, referral and education services throughout all of Maricopa County. We work in a treatment engagement and harm reduction focus with the individuals we serve. Currently we offer FREE HIV and syphilis testing and with our community partners we are able to meet individuals where they are at in a safe, comfortable and culturally appropriate setting where individuals aren't restricted to coming into our offices.

 

Trevor Project - Stories from the Frontline

  

Hi, Joey Sarandos here. It's always such an honor to be involved with helping raise money for such an important cause. The Trevor Project saves lives every day. They're always ready to talk 24 hours a day 7 days a week! Here's some fun photos from this years event.

About The Trevor Project

Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

The Trevor Project offers accredited life-saving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ youth that create safe, accepting and inclusive environments over the phone, online and through text.

Crisis Interventions

Trevor Lifeline - The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people (ages 13-24), available at 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat - A free, confidential, secure instant messaging service for LGBTQ youth that provides live help from trained volunteer counselors, open daily from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PT.
TrevorText - A free, confidential, secure service in which LGBTQ young people can text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention, available Fridays from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PT at 202-304-1200.

Suicide Prevention Trainings and Resources

Trevor Lifeguard Workshop - A nationally-recognized best practice for suicide prevention, this interactive training is available online or on DVD and includes a lesson plan to help youth in grades 6-12 develop skills to prevent suicide.
Trevor CARE Training – This training for adults provides an introduction to suicide prevention techniques based on Trevor’s CARE model (Connect, Accept, Respond, Empower).
Trevor Ally Training – This training introduces adults to the unique needs of LGBTQ youth.
LGBTQ on Campus – These online, interactive training simulations for students and faculty in higher education are AFSP/SPRC Best Practices for Suicide Prevention and were created in partnership with Kognito Interactive and Campus Pride.
Step-In, Speak-Up – These online, interactive training simulations for faculty and staff working with youth in Grades 6-12 are AFSP/SPRC Best Practices for Suicide Prevention and were created in partnership with Kognito Interactive.
Trevor Resource Kit - Trevor Resource Kits provide tools and activities to supplement suicide prevention education in youth group or classroom settings.
Model School District Policy for Suicide Prevention - A roadmap to help school leaders easily navigate ways to bring suicide prevention policies and resources to their schools, developed in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the American School Counselor Association, and the National Association of School Psychologists.
Coming Out As YOU! – A pocket-sized guide to inspire critical thinking in youth who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Trevor Support Center - A resource where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more.
PSAs - Our current public service announcements, "Ask for Help," are available free of charge for TV, radio, website, social media, and print use.

Community Resources

TrevorSpace - A social networking community for LGBTQ youth ages 13 through 24 and their friends and allies.
Trevor Ambassadors – Local volunteer groups in select U.S. cities (Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.)
Trevor NextGen – Groups of young, motivated volunteers in New York and Los Angeles who raise awareness, develop leadership, advocate, and fundraise in support of The Trevor Project’s life-saving, life-affirming work.
Trevor Youth Advisory Council – Sponsored by Toyota, this group of 20 young advocates, ages 16-24 from around the country, are trained by The Trevor Project to raise awareness about LGBTQ youth, mental health, and suicide prevention in their communities.
Trevor Advocacy Network – A way for Trevor supporters to take action to improve policies and legislation that protect LGBTQ youth.
If you are thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate support. Please call The Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386.

Get Involved

Want to get involved with The Trevor Project’s life-saving work but don’t know where to start?
Click on these volunteering opportunities to explore how you can help end suicide among LGBTQ youth.

Connect with Trevor

Sign up for email updates, follow us online, explore upcoming events, and find local volunteer groups near you.

Volunteer

The Trevor Project could not exist without our incredible volunteers.

Trevor Advocacy

Take Action - Support policy change at the federal and state level to enhance the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ youth through important legislation.

Donate

“We Are Here” Movement

Youth Advisory Council

Arizona Gay Rodeo Association

 

Hi, Joey Sarandos here. I'm so proud to be a supporter of the Arizona Gay Rodeo. 

 

Welcome to Arizona's official Gay Rodeo Association

AGRA is a 501c(4) organization incorporated in the State of Arizona and is proud to host the annual Arizona Gay Rodeo formily RoadRunner Regional Rodeo for IGRA .
We're totally funded by private donations and our membership fees. 

A little history

Things were shaking in Phoenix as early as 1982, when a small group traveled to the Reno rodeo and Tish Tanner won the title of Miss Reno National Gay Rodeo. Arizona came to life in the fall of 1984 when John King decided to open a second Charlie's in Phoenix.
The bar opened in early November and since John and Kenny Cunitz lived and breathed rodeo, it was only a matter of weeks before the Arizona Gay Rodeo Association (AGRA) formed.
In December 1984 the new group targeted January of 1986 for their first rodeo. Arizona became the fifth state to host a gay rodeo and the event took place in the most unique arena facility on the south side of Phoenix: a Mexican Charro rodeo arena with an attached dance hall known as the Corona Ranch.
AGRA is proud to be one of the 5 founding members of the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) and priveleged to hold the Arizona heat for the International Rodeo league.
Since then. the story continues...
The Gay Rodeo History
The site you are about to visit is being developed in conjunction with the IGRA Archives committee and is currently hosted by Cowboy Frank.

Read more about the Gay Rodeo History Click Here

If you are looking to help and support AGRA
By Volunteering we'd love to hear from you.

Contact:
John King Assistant Rodeo Director
and Volunteer Coordinator at
602-320-6280

"Volunteer Bartenders click here"

See you in 2015

A Recent Non-Profit Study Named The 10 Worst Charities To Donate To In America

The holidays are coming up quickly, and they're bringing the spirit of giving with them. Aside from giving presents to loved ones and friends, generous people often donate to charities around this time of the year. The holiday season is also one of the more profitable times of the year for most non-profits. However, you should be careful where you give your money. A recent report by the Tampa Bay Times shows exactly how much of your donated money goes to help the intended cause, and calls out the most wasteful non-profits in America.

1.) Committee For Missing Children

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The Committee for Missing Children raised $27 million in donations over the past decade. They moved nearly $24 million of that to fundraising companies instead of helping kids.

2.) Children's Wish Foundation International

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Children's Wish reportedly spent around $600,000 granting wishes to terminally ill children in 2010 and gave them donated goods valued at $3 million. The organization paid professional fundraisers nearly $6 million for their services the same year.

3.) Breast Cancer Relief Foundation

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This was one of the nation's most wasteful charities for the past decade, according to IRS records. Throughout the decade, it raised nearly $64 million through professional fundraisers, while allowing companies to keep 70% of donations. Just more than 2% of donations raised were given directly to hospitals or to women in need of breast cancer screenings.

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4.) National Veterans Services Fund

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Many feel as if our veterans don't get the benefits they deserve after serving our country. In 2011, this charity raised about $9 million, and solicitors kept nearly 82% of the total amount raised.

5.) Children's Cancer Fund Of America

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The Cancer Fund and its associated charities (including Children's Cancer Fund) raised $110 million in the past three years. The charities' solicitors were paid more than $75 million. Since it formed, Children's Cancer Fund raised nearly $38 million and let professional fundraisers keep nearly 78% of the money.

6.) International Union Of Police Associations

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Of the $57 million in donations to this organization over the past decade, more than 72 cents of every dollar went to professional solicitors. Less than half of one percent (about $28,000 a year) was spent on survivor benefits.

7.) Firefighters Charitable Foundation

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From 2002 to 2011, this organization raised $64 million in donations and paid $55 million of that to its solicitors. The charity spent less than 10 cents of every dollar raised on direct financial help to those in need.

8.) American Association of State Troopers

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This organization raised about $45 million and spent less than $4 million on member benefits since 2004. The police officers represented by the charity get only around 16 percent of the money raised. Over the past eight years, the average percentage of funds spent on direct aid to members was much lower, at only around 9 percent.

9.) Cancer Fund of America

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Year after year, CFA raises millions and sends 82 percent to its for-profit fundraisers. Fundraisers collected $98 million in donations over the past decade. Patients received less than $1 million in direct cash aid over those 10 years, according to IRS records.

10.) Kid's Wish Network

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Kids Wish Network raises millions of dollars in donations every year, all in the name of dying children and their families. Each year, it squanders almost every penny. Sick children wind up with less than 3 cents of every dollar raised.

This year, when you plan to donate to a charity, do your research and make sure that the your chosen charity wisely spends their money. Yes, administrative and fundraising costs will always be present, but the cause is what's most important. Focus on who you end up helping.

Sneaky Pets and Harmful Foods: Keep Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD, Pets Adviser

It’s time for that fun holiday again! You know. The one where you work all week, get home on Wednesday night, start cooking like a lunatic and continue slaving for the next 24 hours.Then you watch your relatives take a break from TV and games to gobble your food in five minutes flat. By 5 o’clock on Thanksgiving Day, you are standing amid what resembles a test kitchen for Breaking Bad after a meth explosion. Oh, and you have relatives staying for the weekend who need clean beds and breakfast. By Friday morning you need to go back to work to get some rest! Maybe your Thanksgiving is nothing like that. With any luck, the modern American November nightmare has turned into a post-modern Americana weekend of football and friends for whom you are thankful, helping out at every corner, enjoying warm, meaningful conversations by an international fire.Whatever the case, Thanksgiving weekend is often full of food and visitors. You are often busy cooking and hosting, and your pets may get a little lost in the hullabaloo. Your furry Drumsticks and Cranberry-heads need to be kept safe and happy too. Here are a few tips...

There's more! Read the rest of this article here:

http://www.petsadviser.com/vet/thanksgiving-food-pets/

Arranging for Pet Care During the Holidays

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD, Pets Adviser

The year-end holiday season can be the Bermuda Triangle of anxiety for your pets, not to mention yourself. Our furry friends don’t like change, don’t like when their family is gone and often don’t like intruders (relatives) in their own space. Careful planning may reduce your holiday stress and theirs. Whether it’s to grandmother’s house you go, or your relatives and friends are encircling your own hearth, now is the time to plan for the care of Pumpkin the cat and Holly the hound...

There's more! Read the rest of this article here:

http://www.petsadviser.com/vet/what-to-do-with-pets-during-holidays/

6 Things Your Cat Wishes You Knew

By T.J. Banks, Pets Adviser

Over the years, I’ve been adopted by many cats. Others I’ve met through my Reiki practice, rescue work and pet sitting gigs.

So I like to think I speak cat pretty fluently. Maybe with a funny accent but well enough that we understand each other.

These are some of the things they’ve conveyed to me over the years...

Read the list here:

http://www.petsadviser.com/behaviors/things-your-cat-wishes-you-knew/

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Pets Adviser Buzz

Contest! Enter to Win the Grumpy Cat Movie Soundtrack

Just leave a comment describing your pet’s grumpiest moment — or tell me why you’re thankful for your pet.

 

Read here: http://buzz.petsadviser.com/news/grumpy-cat-movie-soundtrack/

 

 

Shelter Dog Gets Visit From His Homeless Owner Every Day

The man makes a 5-mile round trip daily to visit his four-legged soulmate and walk him.

Read here: http://buzz.petsadviser.com/news/shelter-dog-gets-visit-from-his-homeless-owner-every-day/

Little Puppy, Dream a Little Dream for Me (VIDEO)

 

 

 

Watch as this ridiculously cute 12-day-old bulldog puppy drifts off to dreamland.

Read here: http://buzz.petsadviser.com/aww/bulldog-puppy-dreaming-video/

10 Pets Who Just Need 5 More Minutes (PHOTOS)

Dogs and cats appreciate the gift of sleep more than anyone else we know. Enjoy these cute photos of sleepy-headed pets.

Read here: http://buzz.petsadviser.com/lol/funny-photos-of-sleeping-pets/

 

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Tuesday's Children ~ 9/11 Charity Making The Biggest Difference

   

In the 12 years since the tragic World Trade Center attacks, a number of organizations have committed their missions to meaningfully remembering the thousands of victims murdered, supporting survivors and finding inspirational ways to channel grief into an opportunity to bring comfort, hope and peace to the world.
Find out how you can get involved with the nonprofits that are making the greatest difference.
Tuesday's Children

Originally established to provide support for the more than 3,000 children affected by September 11, Tuesday's Children has now evolved into helping anyone impacted by any disaster around the world.
Find out how you can get involved here. 

Tuesday’s Children partners with recognized leaders in the fields of child development, family advocacy, crisis counseling and mentoring to develop an innovative platform of programs to meet the changing needs of thousands of individuals who continue to heal after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Tuesday’s Children provides direct services and continuous outreach to approximately 10,000 individuals, including bereaved families and individuals, families of first responders, veterans of post-9/11 military operations, and teenagers from around the world impacted by a traumatic loss due to terrorism. We have an enduring commitment to the children who lost parents on September 11, 2001, and as they grow, so does Tuesday’s Children. We are providing access to career services and empowering them to give back through community service, mentoring, and supporting younger children in our community, including children of veterans and first responders. As a long-term response and recovery organization, the Tuesday’s Children strategy and mission, grounded in the principle of resilience and strength through community, has now been adapted to meet the needs of other communities affected by traumatic events. The Resiliency Center of Newtown, a new program of Tuesday’s Children, is implementing our Long-Term Healing Model, which provides recovery services to support the families impacted by the December 14, 2012 tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary.

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Looking Forward:

We lost dear friends and relatives on September, 11th, but in the process, we’ve healed as a community and created lasting relationships that bond us together. Through our commitments to each other, we can heal by turning our tragedies into a positive force for good. We have a enduring commitment to the children who lost parents on September 11th, and as they get older we are providing access to career services and strive to empower them to become the next generation of leaders by allowing them to give back through community service, mentoring, and supporting younger children in our community, including children of veterans and first responders. Tuesday’s Children has a moral responsibility to share the knowledge we’ve gained since September 11th, about long-term and collective healing. For this reason, our mission has expanded to offer support and programming to other communities impacted by acts of terror. Through programs like Project COMMON BOND and the Resiliency Center of Newtown, we are committed to being a leader in long-term recovery from mass acts of tragedy and terrorism. We feel it is our duty not only to memorialize those we’ve lost, but to do all we can to comfort and support their children and families…ur living memorials.

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Our Mission

Tuesday’s Children was founded to promote long-term healing in all those directly impacted by the events of September 11, 2001. Our mission today is to keep the promise to those children and families while serving and supporting communities affected by acts of terror worldwide.

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How to Help

Tuesday’s Children initiatives are funded by the generous contributions of individual, foundation and corporate sponsors. All contributions are channeled into programs and services that have a direct impact on our children and families.
You can impact the quality of life, healing, and resiliency of individuals, families, and children impacted by the events of September 11, 2001 in several ways:

Donate Now

• Donate now and support Tuesday’s Children’s programs and services.
• Honor someone with a tribute or memorial gift.
• Remember us in your will or estate plans.
• To set up a recurring donation, please contact Denese Giordano
• Ask your employer to consider Corporate Sponsorship or employee donation matches for contributions to Tuesday’s Children.
• Support a member of our Endurance Team.

Raise Awareness and Show Your Support

• Sign up for Tuesday’s News on our homepage and forward it to your friends and family.
• Have a presentation at your school and ask your classmates/school club to sponsor a child from overseas for Project COMMON BOND.
• In lieu of gifts for your birthday, communion, wedding, etc., ask friends to make a donation to Tuesday’s Children in your honor.
• Run, swim or bike in an endurance event with Team Tuesday’s Children.
• Host your own fundraiser.
• Attend a special event

Volunteer Opportunities

Tuesday’s Children is always looking for dedicated volunteers in the following areas:

• Administrative
• Programming
• Fundraising and Events
• Become a Mentor