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West Virgina's Promise State Regional Forums
West Virginia's Promise held two State Regional Forums in 2007
Theme: "EVERY CHILD EVERY PROMISE"
The NORTHERN REGIONAL FORUM in partnership with Wheeling Jesuit University, Sisters of Saint Josephs Health & Wellness Foundation, The Ohio County Family Resource Network, Ohio County Partners in Prevention, Diocese of Wheeling Charleston and West Virginia Prevention Resource Center was held on October 30, 2007 at Wheeling Jesuit University.
Counties respresented: BROOKE, HANCOCK, MARSHALL, OHIO, WETZEL
Over seventy participated in an exciting day of exploring the latest research and best practices in youth development.
The forum provided an excellent opportunity for building learning strategies to help enhance programs serving children and youth in your community.
Guest speakers included Cory Jenson and Karen Larson.
Exhibitors were present with resource information .
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The FIRST EASTERN REGIONAL FORUM was held on May 8, 2007 with forty three participants eager to commit to positive youth development through the Five Promises.
"We are mobilizing communities around the state on behalf of West Virginia's young people." Championed by First Lady Gayle C. Manchin, West Virginia's Promise trailblazed new territory Tuesday by organizing its first regional state forum, which was intended to clear the roadblocks and increase awareness. The forum was held at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV.
"By helping the child grow, Manchin said the promises strengthen the family which leads to a stronger community, the stronger the community the stronger the state".
"We hope the participants in today's forum go back to their respective communities and provide the resources of the Five Promise's," said West Virginia's Promise statewide Director Pamela Dugan, "those promises are the framework for the development of young people."
Richard B. Wells, Vice President of state and community mobilization for America's Promise, encourages others to work together to determine and meet the needs of young people. "The formula for success is bringing people together and identifying the problems," said Wells, who praised the efforts of the First Lady for "ramping up support."
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West Virginia's Promise State Eastern Regional Forum
Job Corps Students, First Lady Gayle C. Manchin
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West Virginia's Promise State Eastern Regional Forum Pictures
West Virginia's Promise Statewide Director, Pam Dugan
First Lady Gayle C. Manchin
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100 Best Communities for Young People
CONGRATULATIONS MERCER AND MONROE COUNTY !
America ’s Promise Alliance Announces the 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People
The America’s Promise Alliance (the Alliance) and Capital One have announced the winners of the 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People ( 100 Best ) competition which identifies cities and towns nationwide that have made the well-being of children and youth a top priority. In its third year, 100 Best spotlights those communities that find unique and effective ways to ensure their young people receive the resources necessary to stay in school and succeed.
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