Category Archives: News

Families of the Wounded Fund – Support for Wounded Veterans

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

I was privileged this past weekend to attend an extraordinary event, the Families of the Wounded Fund. It honored wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, held at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.

When Businesses and Nonprofits Join, Great Things Happen

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

In Pennsylvania, we have experienced a very difficult set of circumstances regarding the education of our students. Due to economic issues facing our state, over $800 million  has been cut from the educational budgets. These cuts have left our elementary, middle and … Continue reading →

Special Message: Oak Creek, Wisconsin–Another Violent Event

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

Approximately 10:30 a.m on August 5th, Sikh worshippers were preparing to meet in their regular Sunday service.  It appeared to be a normal Sunday until an individual got out of a vehicle, walked into the church and killed six members before … Continue reading →

Remembering 911 and How Tragedy Affects Families

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Gerry Vassar

It is hard to believe that this Sunday we will be experiencing the 10thyear anniversary of the catastrophe of 911.  It was a day we grieved the loss of almost 3,000. It was also a day when we were inspired by the … Continue reading →

Innocent Bystander? Bullying as Peer Pressure

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Gerry Vassar

Recently I wrote about the normal ages and stages of adolescent development.  If you read those posts, you may remember that as teenagers mature, their loyalty moves from their parents to their peers, with peer relationships becoming increasingly more important. Though acceptance … Continue reading →