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Per Recovers: "Tetanus shots will be given to first responders and the public tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22, from 8am to 5pm at the Moore branch Cleveland County Health Department, 424 S. Eastern."

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"There are several organizations already mobilizing on the ground in Moore, and you can help as well through these groups:

The Red Cross

http://www.redcross.org/

The Red Cross of Oklahoma has activated its safe and well website for those who are trying to reconnect with loved ones. Red Cross officials and volunteers are also beginning to open shelters. The first is at St. Andrews Church. You can help their efforts by donating to the Red Cross online or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. 

The Salvation Army

 http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf

The Salvation Army has also jumped into action. It's in multiple locations throughout cities in Oklahoma providing food, hydration and emotional support to first responders and storm survivors. You can contribute to the Salvation Army by calling  1-800-SAL-ARMY  ( 1-800-725-2769 ), online on their website, by texting "STORM" to 80888 to make an automatic $10 donation or by mail:

The Salvation Army
PO Box 12600
Oklahoma City, OK 73157

Feeding America

http://feedingamerica.org/

Feeding America is responding by providing food, water and supplies to the residents of the devastated towns in Oklahoma. The group will continue to assess the need on the ground for more assistance as recovery efforts continue.

Samaritan's Purse

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Samaritan's Purse deployed a group of staff members to travel from its North Carolina headquarters to head to Oklahoma with a Disaster Relief Unit. The unit is a tractor trailer stocked with emergency supplies and equipment.

AmeriCares

http://www.americares.org/

Global health and disaster relief nonprofit AmeriCares is also mobilizing a team to help in Oklahoma. Its emergency response team is headed to the region to coordinate deliveries of relief supplies and medical aid for survivors. The team is expected to arrive by morning.

Team Rubicon

http://teamrubiconusa.org/

Team Rubicon, a group of military veterans who respond to disaster, have issued the call to members and is heading to the region. By Tuesday morning, initial assessment teams will be on the ground, and they will then mobilize a full response to help the people affected by these storms."

(The above information has been quoted directly from CNN.com at:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/20/us/iyw-how-to-help-moore/index.html?hpt=hp_t1  )

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Organizations and resources to assist friends and families help children who have experienced a traumatic event.

San Diegans on Saturday stepped up to help in the fight against cancer. Hundreds attended the 18th annual Celebration of Champions in the Embarcadero Marina Park North.

In 2011, CDF and the Educational Testing Service (ETS) started a multiyear initiative, the Addressing Achievement Gaps Symposia, a four-part series that focuses on improving the education and development of Black boys and young men in the United States. This year's ETS-CDF Achievement Gap Symposium, "Black Male Teens: Moving to Success in the High School Years," will focus on the potentially perilous high school years and the 1.7 million young Black men, ages 14−18, who are preparing for postsecondary education and careers.

We hope you are able to join us!

When:

Monday, June 24, 2013

Where:

National Press Club
Washington, D.C.

Per Recovers:

"Mobile Support From the Verizon Wireless News Page:

Verizon Wireless Mobile Support Unit

A 53-foot mobile support unit to for residents of Moore and surrounding areas will be located at the Red Cross Shelter located at 201 S Howard in Moore, OK. This unit is equipped with emergency phones, charging stations and internet capability.

Verizon Wireless Mobile Command Center

A mobile command center will be available to support public safety officials co-located with the FEMA command center in Moore, OK.

Verizon Wireless Charging Stations

Verizon Wireless is deploying multiple charging stations to central Oklahoma. Charging stations are equipped with emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and charging capability. Locations for these charging stations are:

Children's Hope and Voice is an all volunteer child advocacy non-profit registered in the Commonwealth of VA, USA with a focus on child welfare and juvenile justice issues.

Zach Sobiech living his last days with grace, dignity and the support of a few familiar faces singing his song.

Children's Hope and Voice is an all volunteer child advocacy non-profit registered in the Commonwealth of VA, USA with a focus on child welfare and juvenile justice issues.

The 17th annual Ride for Missing Children drew inspiration from the recovery of three missing Cleveland women this year.

New research suggests that a person's place birth affects the risk of developing allergies.

"Schedules create a sense of consistency and security for children. When children know what activities are part of their day, transitions and activities can be easier and less stressful. Schedules are useful at school, home, and in the community. This article discusses key elements of creating a useful schedule."