How Will You Contribute to World Kindness Day?
What Is World Kindness Day? World Kindness Day is a global observance dedicated to promoting goodwill, empathy, and acts of kindness. Celebrated annually on November 13, the day serves as a reminder to prioritize compassion in our lives. It encourages individuals and
Resources for When Times are Tight
We here at the Collective know that this year has been very challenging for many families in our state. And with the holidays coming we wanted to offer you resources that may help your budget as well as your spirit. For
Remembering World Humanitarian Day
"On 19 August, we mark World Humanitarian Day — a time to honor those who step into crises to help others, and to stand with the millions of people whose lives hang in the balance. This year the message is clear:
July is Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month: Acknowledging Our History, Value, Rights, and Justice. By Kyra Coates "Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to celebrate a powerful truth: people with disabilities may have different abilities, and that is something to honor and celebrate. It’s no coincidence
June is Pride Month!
Pride Month is an annual celebration of the many contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community to history, society and cultures worldwide. In most places, Pride is celebrated throughout the month of June each year in commemoration of its roots in
June is Pride Month!
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in
April is Prevent Child Abuse Month
In 1972 Donna J. Stone has a vision of a future in which no children are ever abused or neglected. She recognizes the importance of ensuring great childhoods for all children, and started the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse
Choose Love in February
Why Choose Love Choose Love programs offer the solutions that are desperately needed in schools today. They teach children, and adults, how to Choose Love in any circumstance, and help them become connected, resilient, and empowered individuals. These skills, tools and attitudes
Celebrating the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today, we honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by continuing his unfinished work to redeem the soul of America. Dr. King came of age in the South during a time when racial discrimination was the law of the land.
Choose Love Movement Workshop Recording
On October 19, 2022 the Collective welcomed Julia Richter, Director of Choose Love C.A.R.E.S (Cultivating Authentic Relationships in the Education System. She spoke about that we as educators and professionals have to be sure to fill our cups, so we