D.A. Blodgett - St. John's
Ten ways you can help prevent child abuse and neglect
by (DABSJ)
Submitted 04-24-2013 under NONPROFITS
YOU can make a difference in the life of a child or a struggling family. That difference can come in many forms. Here is a list, big and small, of ways you can help. 1. Become a foster parent. When a child is abused or neglected, foster parents...
School supply drive to benefit D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Home youth
by (Djkrow)
Submitted 08-07-2012 under NEWS
It’s August, meaning there is only one short month until Labor Day-- and back to school. With the sadness of summer ending also comes the excitement of school starting. For some West Michigan youth, however, it can be a difficult transition,...
KaBOOM! and Amway partnered again on June 8 for D.A. Blodgett - St. John's
by (lindsey.smart)
Submitted 06-22-2012 under NEWS
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's has been building "homes and hope" for children since 1887. The nonprofit organization, which provides services such as adoption and foster care, has wanted a playground for years. They received a surprise...
Amway + KaBOOM! = new playground for D.A. Blodgett-St. John's
by (Djkrow)
Submitted 05-08-2012 under NEWS
Kaboom is usually the noise heard when something falls down, but not in the case of KaBOOM! a national nonprofit that builds playgrounds in an effort to save play. Their goal is to create a place to play within walking distance of every child in...
Mary Grady, A Trench Award Recipient
by (D.A. Blodgett S...)
Submitted 06-14-2010 under NONPROFITS
Written by Joyce Conley, Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment The new decade of 2010 has brought about the start of a celebration of exceptional women. Dr. Malinda Sapp began what is to be known as the Trench Award....
Four More Chances to Bowl in the 24th Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake
by (D.A. Blodgett S...)
Submitted 03-11-2010 under NONPROFITS
The 2010 Bowl For Kids' Sake event is well on it's way! There are two more days left to bowl - Friday, March 12th & Friday, March 19th. Both days have flights at 5:45PM & 8:30PM. Log on to www.dablodgett.org to sign...
24th Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
by (D.A. Blodgett S...)
Submitted 03-04-2010 under NONPROFITS
Above is a video of our interview on WOOD TV8's EightWest with Paul Miller, Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Lisa Puente, Mentors For Success Coordinator. Take a look! What: 24th Annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake – the...