As the country increasingly begins to open back up following the pandemic closures, Paws of War will begin providing Pet Therapy once again with the mission of putting smiles back on the faces of their local community. This particular event will be held at one of the local nursing homes; The Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care.
Our local communities and those in the nursing homes, including the Veterans residing there, always enjoy getting visits from therapy dogs. Paws of War will be providing therapy dog services to the Smithtown Center on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Paws of War rescues, trains and places rescues dogs and cats to serve and provide independence to our Veterans and First Responders who suffer the traumatic effects of wars and disasters. They do this so our heroes in need can experience the therapeutic relief and unconditional love only a companion animal or service dog can bring. Additionally, the organization also provides Pet Therapy services and helps soldiers relocate their rescued pets back to America after deployment through their War-Torn Pups and Cats Program.

The organization will have three to four teams that will be providing Pet Therapy Services to the residents that are currently residing at the Smithtown Center. Pet Therapy will provide moral support, help increase morale, provide overall comfort and social interaction to the residents.

WHEN:
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 11:00 am

WHERE:
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
391 N. Country Rd. Smithtown, New York 11787

MEDIA CONTACT: Cher Murphy PR (571) 263-2128 or cher@chermurphypr.com

ABOUT:

Paws of War is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides assistance to military members and their pets, rescues and trains dogs to be service dogs, and provides therapy dogs to veterans. To learn more about Paws of War and the programs provided or to make a donation visit its site at: http://pawsofwar.org

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2014 Annual Spring Benefit

Please join us for a very special evening and help us bring the magic of music to as many new members as possible. Enjoy inspiring performances, be touched by moving stories, win exciting raffle prizes and hear a very special announcement.
Celebrate our 2014 Champion of Hope Honoree given to the Epstein Family, honoring the legacy of Dr. Fred J. Epstein, for giving Daniel and countless other children the gift of life, so they can live on to fulfill their dreams.

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I retired from the New York State Dept of Education in 2010 where I was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 29.5 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

I am a Certified United States Bowling Congress Olympic Bowling Coach Bronze Level. I spearheaded the A Different Approach Inter-Generational (participants range in age from 4 yrs to 81 yrs old) Education Facilitation and Bowling Program in 1991. The Program has the largest number of Certified Olympic Bowling Coaches in one Program in the World. We are dedicated to Instilling in our young people respect and understanding of our Senior Citizens while allowing our Seniors to impart their wisdom to the next generation. Promoting fitness, camaraderie, respect and lasting friendships.

The A Different Approach Mayoral Campaign is a very positive Grassroots Campaign. Our aim is Growth of this Great City. Putting an End to the hopelessness and helplessness that has been plaguing our City for far too long!

I Endorse the 5 E’s: Equality, Education, Employment leads to Economic Empowerment.

I am a strong advocate of increasing the Quality of the City’s Educational System. I am very much aware of the fact that it is unacceptable that:
a. four out of ten of our students are dropping out of high school.
b. 80% of those who do graduate require remediation prior to being allowed to take college course for credits.

•Equality: Addressing Awareness, Sensitivity & Inclusion.

•Education: Review and Revamp the NYC School System to Address the deficiencies in the Service Delivery that has resulted in 80% of the graduating seniors have deficits that are so severe that they require remediation prior to being allowed to take regular college classes. That’s 11,000 students who graduate are not prepared: 21st Century Technology or Vocational Training. Main goal will be to further decrease the dropout rate but more so, elevate the preparedness of the Graduates by increasing the skill levels.

•Employment: Prepare Workforce for the Jobs of the 21st Century by including all of the Process Owners: Teachers; Parents; Students; Guidance Counselors; Administrators; as well as Business and Industry (who can not only provide accurate, current Industry needs assessments but Internships {work experience models}). Provide Employment opportunities for the current workforce many of whom are either unemployed or under-employed.

This will result in a dramatic increase in Economic Empowerment.

I am sure that with the implementation of new strategies we can curtail the trend toward prison for our young people that has been negatively impacting the city’s economy as well as the morale of our citizens. We need them paying taxes and F.I.C.A not bail and going to jail.

Thank you!!!

…Hilda Kathy Broady-Fernandez, M.S., L.M.H.C., VRC

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