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We were
saddened to learn of the passing of a Sesame Flyers long time Activity
Instructor, Carolyn Dixon. Affectionately known as Ms. Dixon, she
provided generations of Sesame Flyers International participants and
their families seasonal, educational, and cultural hands on Arts and
Crafts activities. As an elder of the community, Ms. Dixon was a soft
spoken yet firm supporter of our youth creativity and expression. Ms.
Dixon had an enthusiasm for the creative arts and shared that love with
her elementary and middle school students in our After School, Saturday,
and Summer Camp programs for over two decades. A long time participant
in the holiday Tree of Love community service event, each year Ms. Dixon
looked forward to hand crafting hats, scarves, and other garments to
donate to a family in need during the Christmas giving season.
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As we
celebrate women and our staff, it is with great sorrow and sadness to
announce the passing of one of our original Winthrop Beacon long time
staff members, Ms. Carolyn, who truly lived our moto to Love a Kid today
and every day. She will be fondly remembered in all of our hearts. |
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Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.”
These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the
United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made
over the course of American history in a variety of fields. Source
https://womenshistorymonth.gov/about/ |
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“Perseverance and Determination” are definitely two words to describe the “MT” family. They were referred to the agency due to educational neglect. The MT family consists of a single mother with 7 children. The oldest daughter, who is 16 years old had excessive absences from school and had no interest in academic goals. When the family first signed up for services, they were also dealing with chronic homelessness as well. In fact, they resided in a city shelter for 5 years. As the assigned Case Planner (CP), I worked diligently with the family providing support, and case management services on a biweekly basis. My focus was always on encouraging them to keep pushing forward and not to give up. Honestly, at first the family was resistant to change. However, during case management counseling sessions, and constant collaboration with the school counselor, this CP was able to inspire the daughter, who was failing, to return to school and complete her schoolwork. To date, the daughter continues to attend school daily and has improved in her grades and academic goals. In addition, the family was also able to secure permanent housing. The family exited the shelter system and moved into a home where they can call their own.
It is success stories like this one that continue to make the work we do
so rewarding. It’s motivating to all workers, when we are able to see a
family who lacked belief in themselves flourish into a stronger family
unit. With the intervention and dedication from the Center for Family
Support, families such as this one, learn tools to continue to prosper
and flourish independently after they complete services. |
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We want to
thank Dahved Levy of WBLS for donating two laptops for our Laptop
Giveaway. We received several submissions from high school students who
are interested in journalism and broadcasting. The submissions from
Madison Garrett and Aissata Maiga really blew us away! You will be
hearing more from our winners in our next newsletter. We are granting
them the opportunity to submit articles for our Newsletter and Bulletin.
Stay tuned! |
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Sesame Flyers International has a commitment to ensure girls find and cultivate their voice, identity and self-image. Girls Speak, our new public speaking class develops girls into confident, self-assured women, through fun and structured activities geared toward positive self-expression. They participate in opportunities to speak on topics of significance, current events, and create signature speeches that are moving and inspirational. Here are two testimonials from girls in the program.
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It’s
a great time to be a woman. As you may know, March is Women’s History
month. In this edition of the Newsletter we are highlighting the young
girls and women here at Sesame Flyers. I am blessed to work with women
who personify grace, compassion, and love for the work we do. It makes
my job that much more rewarding to be surrounded and supported by
excellence. This month is also Social Work Awareness month and we are
highlighting a family success story for the Center for Family Support.
Given the times we have experienced; I am grateful more than ever to be
blessed to see another year of life this month.
