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Upcoming Events
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- Kirk Middle School Visit
Newark, DE
4 - Boscov's Health Fair
Wilmington, DE
7 - Girl Scout Troop Visit
Havertown, PA
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Night to Shine - Prom for folks with special needs
Brookhaven, PA
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Boscov's Health Fair
Dover, DE
13 - Brownie Troop Visit
West Chester, PA
13 - DeStress Event - U of D
Newark, DE
17 - Haverford Middle School Wellness Day
Havertown, PA
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Care for the Caregiver Peer Support Meeting
Newark, DE
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Care for the Caregiver Peer Support Meeting
Newark, DE
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University of the Arts Health & Wellness Fair
Philadelphia, PA
23 - Connections Family Success Center
Pine Hill, NJ
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Save the Date
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Sunday, March 26th
1:00-4:00
Hockessin Memorial Hall
610 Yorklyn Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
Our new Spring Fling will provide great food, a fabulous silent auction and a true celebration of the magic of pet therapy and the lives changed by the programs of PAWS for People.
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PAWS' Shining Stars
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In order to honor all of our therapy companions-past and present-PAWS has created a wall of fame, a beautiful hallway gallery entitled "Our Shining Stars!"
The gallery will display a stellar, framed, and personalized 8 x 10 photo (of your choosing) of your own shining star!
We hope that you will help adorn the walls of the new PAWS Office & Training Center with photos of our most treasured furry friends! Come visit the gallery anytime!
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Become a Therapy Team
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
Kennett Square, PA
Thursdays, 5:30 PM
Wilmington, DE
O & T: February 4 & 18
Newark, DE
Mondays, 6:00 PM
O & T: February 6 & 20
Dover, DE
Wednesday, 1:00 PM
O & T: February 8 & 22
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February 3 (Friday), 10 AM
Delaware County, Media
With roots in our partnership with the Cecil County Department of Social Services and their child advocacy program, our Courthouse Companions program was developed to provide trained and certified pet therapy teams to assist children going through the court process. After a specialized training, PAWS' Courthouse Companion teams may be called in to visit with children, offering comfort and diversion to the victims and their families, including during emotionally-charged testimony.
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February 15 (Wed.), 5:30 PM
Kennett Square, PA
Many PAWS teams visit with elders, several of whom are in various stages of dementia. Our Thinking Outside the Box program trains therapy companions to better understand dementia and Alzheimer's, recognize displaying behaviors, while also guiding teams on how to provide the best visit possible to someone following this path. In better understanding why folks are behaving in a particular manner, teams can provide a more personalized visit that supports the elder. Teams are also able to assist site staff in accomplishing some of the tasks/goals that may become difficult with a person suffering with dementia.
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Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
February 5
- 11:15 AM: Tricks of the Trade
February 23
- 6:30 PM: PAWS Puppy 1
(5 week course)
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Prep
(5 week course)
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all-weather bench or picnic table with 2 benches
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4 drawer regular file cabinet - preferably beige
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3 drawer vertical file cabinet - preferably black
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large outdoor vases/planters for spring flowers
- trash bag holder for events
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy with suggestions and stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org |
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| Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - Thank You! |
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PAWS for People proudly hosted the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of the new PAWS Office and Boo Radley Training Center for our volunteers and supporters on January 22nd, and for members of the Delaware Small Business Chamber on January 23rd.
PAWS' Board of Directors and staff members were delighted that over 140 people and 25 therapy companions joined our celebrations to make our official Opening especially Grand!
Lynne Robinson, Executive Director, proudly cut the ribbon and announced, "PAWS did it!
PAWS is thankful for the hundreds of volunteers and supporters whose dedication over the past 11 years has made today possible!" Board Chairman, Bill Sudell, presented Lynne with a plaque honoring her work, along with her first therapy companion Boo Radley, to officially establish PAWS on February 11, 2005.
Bill and Lynne acknowledged the following Foundations whose belief in PAWS' mission, confidence in our volunteers, and generous financial support, enabled us to begin our expansion and office relocation: Longwood Foundation, Inc. and Welfare Foundation, Laffey-McHugh Foundation, Crystal Trust, Marmot Foundation and Crestlea Foundation.
PAWS for People is very grateful and excited to have such a beautiful and spacious new home to support the work of our expanding "PAWprint." With plenty of room to efficiently and effectively work and train, PAWS can do more of what we do best... positively change lives with our volunteer pet therapy visits!
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| Register Now & Save |
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Saturday, February 25th
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
A great day filled with
- 17 Great Workshops to from which to choose
- Special PAWS for Reading Track
- FUN Zone with Pet-themed Activities, Vendors, & Crafts
- Buffet lunch
Early Registration: $45.00 /
After February 14: $50.00
$5 Discount for PAWS Members
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| Snapshot: Pilar Kraman's New Therapy Companion |
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| Video Spot: FCI Dog Dance World Championship 2016 - Freestyle Winners: Yvonne Belin & Alice |
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| Shining Stars: Robin Markum, Darryl Messick & Mason |
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Robin, Darryl, and Mason, their Mini Aussie, have been members of PAWS since June 2016. The three of them visit regularly at Southgate Health Care Center and often represent PAWS at Community Events. Robin and Mason also visit at Leasure Elementary School, where they serve as a PAWS for Reading team. Robin also supports PAWS as an intake caller and will be training to be a First Visit Assistant. What a great trio!
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| Sites to Celebrate |
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Waters Foundations Program
PAWS is proud to partner with Waters Middle School Foundations Program, housed in AG Waters Middle School in Middletown. PAWS therapy team Jodi Walker and Rho Ri are providing PAWS for Reading sessions and pet therapy to a small group of special needs middle school students. We hope to expand this program soon!
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