GSHPA kudos!

January 9, 2009

[We celebrate a job well done by our dear friend Cindy!  Please note below!]

Rod,

Perhaps you want to notify the GIRLS CAN group about the Blue Ribbon Foundation Wellness grant GSHPA received.   It’s listed on the cover page of this newsletter.

 

Cindy Garren

Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

Director of Community Development – Northeast Region

242 Airport Road

Hazleton, PA  18201

570.501.2604 ext 1403  NEW EXTENSION

570.501.2325  fax

1-800-692-7816

 

“In Girl Scouts, leadership isn’t just about building future leaders–it’s about building girl leaders for today.” 

Kathy Cloninger, CEO, Girl Scouts of the United States


Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 4:00 PM
Subject: The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania – January 2009 E-newsletter

 

Health and Wellness Grants

Foundation Grants Just Approved

Health and Wellness Mini-Grants:

Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Shape Up Stars – Healthy Living Program
Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and 
Wyoming Counties
$10,000

The “Shape Up Stars” Healthy Living Program is designed to positively influence lifestyle choices in girls ages 5 to 17. Small group sessions are used to raise girls’ awareness and teach them techniques for substance free living, healthy eating, active living, personal safety and emotional well-being. The Foundation’s grant will be used to deliver the program to 250 female students in five school districts across five counties.

Sullivan County Victim Services will partner with all schools in the Sullivan County School District to offer age-appropriate education on topics such as bullying, anger management, domestic violence, Internet safety and sexual assault to 700 students, grades K through 12.

 

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