12 Caring Habits In The News

2007 - April - 12 Caring Habits Rwanda lessons in 6th grade Oil City Middle School

2007 - 12 Caring Habits - Union Middle School - New Jersey.

“This program reminds us to be good citizens” says principal Richar Curci.

2007 - 12 Caring Habits teaches students to lend a hand.

At a recent Caring Habit Luncheon hosted at Maplewood Junior Senior High School near Meadville, PA - it was announced that Caring Habits will begin with 7th graders in September 2006. Nancy Stover, a Maplewood reading specialist, hopes the program becomes contagious. “We hope students become a community of learners that exemplify these character traits (themes),” she said. “We hope to make it a community-wide program with everyone treating each other based on all 12 of the caring habits. It’s an absolutely wonderful program.”

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2007 Glamour Magazine

Stephanie Nyombaayire, daugher of John Nyombayire, Caring Habits leader in Rwanda, is featured in Glamour Magazine for her work on genocide.

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2006 - Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield supports 12 Caring Habits in Venango County.

This grant will implement the promotion of 12 monthly health themes to inspire a healthier, more unified community where children are encouraged to become more successful in school and life.

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2006 Lifting the Cloud of Genocide

At the invitation of the Republic of Rwanda and funded by USA and Rwandan Rotary Clubs and Districts, Elaine Parke spent two weeks in Rwanda teaching 70 educators about Caring habits in the USA. The rwandan eduators adopted the model to better suit Rwanda’s culture and climate and several schools began immediately to celebrate the Rwandan Caring Habits Themes.

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2006 Because She Cares

Elaine Parke-Susco, founder of Caring Habits, believes that caring actions can be turned into life-changing habits and the Pittsburgh Rotary Club, District 7300, Rotary District 9160 in central Africa and the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission are sending Parke and her message to Africa.

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2006 Rwandan Educators Trained

Rwandan Head Teachers from different districts under go a three day training on Caring Habits in a bid to promote unity and reconciliation in schools.

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2006 - Program Aimed at Improving Children’s Lives Underway

A new partnership aimed at strengthening the lives and self esteem of area children is underway in Oil City and Venango County. Funded by the Samuel Justice Charitable Trust and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the coalition’s aims are to strengthen the future Venengo County by branding and inspiring a more unified and caring community.

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2006 Caring Habits Honors Principal Hall

Caring Habits honored Hasson Heights Principal Bill Hall at a high powered basketball assembly. Mr. Hall was the first Oil City district principal to adopt Caring Habits, says founder Elaine Parke and we are grateful.

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G - 2004 Christian Program Gets Kids in Good Behavior Groove

Three years ago Sister John Ann Mulhern sought a characterbuilding program to reinforce the Christian atmosphere at St. Bonaventure Catholic School

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H - 2002 Mass Appeal - Expanding the Scope of Influence Beyond the Media

Our educational system now resides in a complex and fast-paced climate called the information age. Caring Habits engages these techniques to influence youth to improve their academics, their behaviors and chances for a good life ahead.

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I - 2002 Pittsburgh Business Times

One woman’s dream of a world in which individuals treat one another better has turned into a project now implemented in 22 schools in the Pittsburgh School district.

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J - 2002 Youngstown Vindicator

Program aims to instill Caring Habits in kids.

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K - 2002 Grades Up Violence Down a Winner

Aliquippa’s Caring Habits project has been selected as the Youth Violence Free Winner statewide in Pennsylvania.

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L - 2001 Denver Post - Author Takes Golden Rule an Extra Step

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M - 2001 Cleveland Plain Dealer

Old Rule helps kids learn about responsibility

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