| June 2011 |
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Two local events: Toilet paper and Father's Day
Here's a final call for toilet paper that is being collected by the Woodland United Way on Thursday. The local nonprofit agency is trying to help out those who receive United Way funding in cutting their toilet paper costs, which eat up no small percentage of budgets.
Daily Democrat Online |
| June 2011 |
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A Heart for Teenagers
Hung Wei, one of the 2011 CREST Award winners, devotes herself to the emotional development of teenagers in memory of her late daughter.
Cupertino Patch |
| June 2011 |
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Judge orders California to boost foster payments
A federal judge has ordered California to increase payment rates immediately to thousands of foster parents, noting that it has been more than 2 1/2 years since he ruled that the state's reimbursement levels failed to cover the costs of raising a child.
SF Gate |
| May 2011 |
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Local watchdogs point to years of misguided mental-health spending
Craig Wolfe, a vice president at the nonprofit EMQ FamiliesFirst and a member of the local leadership committee, said Pena has created "the most collaborative and transparent process" for spending the mental health money of all the half-dozen counties his agency has worked in.
San Jose Mercury News |
| May 2011 |
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Girl Scouts holding book drive for children in need
Girl Scouts from Troop 647 are collecting new or gently used books for children and teens to donate to the Yolo Crisis Nursery and Families First.
Davis Enterprise |
| May 2011 |
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Yolo Crisis Nursery saves families, and lives
Almost entirely dependent on private support, the nursery has served thousands of children over its 10-year history. By preventing child abuse and neglect, the Yolo Crisis Nursery saves families.
Davis Enterprise |
| April 2011 |
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Pitching in
Wes Stotenburg Jr., of EMQ FamiliesFirst staff, helps lay bark in the play area at FamiliesFirst in Davis with volunteer Deborah Jory on Friday.
Davis Enterprise |
| April 2011 |
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Help Kids without institutionalizing them
Youth Villages in Tennessee and EMQ Families First in California admitted to themselves their programs were failing and closed almost all their institutional beds.
Now they serve more children at less cost with better outcomes in their own homes or foster homes.
The Journal News |
| November 2010 |
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Our Own Ellen Ammerman Wins SV/SJ Business Journal CFO of the Year
Ellen Ammerman, who helped oversee the merger of EMQ and FamiliesFirst, said she is always on the lookout for new and creative ways her agency can serve the public. She was named winner for CFO of the Year in the Large Nonprofit category.
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal |
| November 2010 |
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Without a Paddle
The Butter Paddle held its official grand opening on Nov. 5 at its new home at 33 N. Santa Cruz Ave. in Los Gatos. And what awaited volunteers outside of the store was something unheard for years when they were in Saratoga--a line of people waiting to get in.
San Jose Mercury News |
| October 2010 |
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Hollygrove Awarded Parsons Foundation Grant to Fund Family Finding for Foster Children
Hollygrove, an agency of EMQ FamiliesFirst, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation to support its Family Finding Program which reunites children in the foster care system with safe, healthy family members.
Forbes |
| May 2010 |
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EMQ FamilyFirst names in-house counsel
Kathryn K. Meier has been named chief legal counsel of Campbell-based children's charity EMQ FamiliesFirst.
San Jose Business Journal |
| April 2010 |
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Assistance League ‘golden girls’ celebrate golden anniversary
Assistance League of Los Altos supports foster children of EMQ FamiliesFirst.
Los Altos Town Crier |
| April 2010 |
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Biological Mother Works with Foster Parents in the Interest of Her Children
A routine, temporary foster care placement throughEMQ FamiliesFirst recently became a special adoption.
Benzinga |
| April 2010 |
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Seasoned collector: 55th annual Gem and Mineral Show coming up
Unicorn Thrift Shop, which benefits the children of EMQ FamiliesFirst, mentioned in Shop for Good Causes.
Inside Bay Area/The Oakland Tribune |
| March 2010 |
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Introducing Neuwirth of New York
Neuwirth of New York will be at The Butter Paddle to showcase their line of etched glassware.
San Francisco Chronicle |
| March 2010 |
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Crisis nursery bill reduces state regs
Woodland Daily Democrat |
| March 2010 |
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Replay donates recycled bicycles
Spartan Daily, San Jose State |
| March 2010 |
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Permanency Recommendations to California Child Welfare Council
"The CDSS, in partnership with the AOC and CalSWEC, will develop case tools for finding connections, such as genogram, life map, or Eastfield Ming Quong’s 'Connectedness Model', and will develop similar case tools for tracking connections." (page 13)
Permancency Committee |
| March 2010 |
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Change of Season Sale: The Almaden Valley Unicorn Thrift Shop
San Jose Mercury News, calendar |
| March 2010 |
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On the Move - Dr. Mark Edelstein of Sacramento has been named medical director for EMQ FamiliesFirst
Sacramento Bee |
| February 2010 |
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Yolo Crisis Nursery has new storage
Members of the Sunset Rotary Club of Davis, Delta Sigma Phi fraternity of UC Davis, and local business people built a new storage shed at the Yolo Crisis Nursery of EMQ FamiliesFirst.
The Davis Enterprise |
| February 2010 |
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EMQ FamiliesFirst names medical director
San Jose Business Journal |
| February 2010 |
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EMQ FamiliesFirst: Helping foster positive lives for youth in our region
United Way California Capital Region |
| December 2009 |
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CHP Chips in for New Bikes After Theft
Children's bikes stolen after receiving them at Foster Santa party.
CBS 13 CW 31 |
| December 2009 |
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Foster Kids Get Special Surprise at Xmas Party
Foster Santa party provides bikes for foster kids.
Also on the morning report.
CBS 13 CW 31 |
| December 2009 |
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Christmas Gifts to EMQ FamiliesFirst
The Boy's Team gathered to deliver their Christmas gifts to the EMQ Families First boy's.
USA Gymnastics |
| December 2009 |
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From foster care to passing bar exam
Terina Williams pursued advanced education and law career after one EMQ FamiliesFirst foster parent provided her a stable, loving home.
Oakland Tribune |
| November 2009 |
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EMQ FamiliesFirst: For nearly 35 years, EMQ FamiliesFirst has hosted its annual Foster Santa Party to help bring holiday magic back into the lives of local foster children. Funded 100 percent by community donations, this event surprises the children in attendance by presenting them with a new bicycle, helmet and lock. Donations are used to purchase bikes and other gifts for the children. Donations are needed for other programs, such as the Yolo Crisis Nursery and Residential Treatment Program in Davis. Toys for children, birth to age 5, and gifts for boys ages 6 to 17 are accepted. All gifts should be new and unwrapped. Contact Richelle Donaldson at (530) 747-3122 or visit http://www.emqff.org for more.Donations may be sent to EMQ FamiliesFirst, Foster Santa, 2100 Fifth St., Davis, 95618.
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Davis Enterprise online
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| November 2009 |
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Foster Santa gives bikes and new toys to foster kids in Fresno
Over a thousand foster children need your help this holiday. You can help EMQ FamiliesFirst provide new bikes, gifts and holiday parties for foster children throughout California.
San Francisco Examinier online
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| November 2009 |
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Seasoned collector: Shop for a cause (and save too), plus nutcracker expert
- Steve Yvaska column
Butter Paddle, a charming emporium that benefits the children of EMQ FamiliesFirst.
Mercury News online
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| November 2009 |
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BofA Donates $400K to Two Local Charities
Bank of America is giving $400,000 to be split among EMQ FamiliesFirst and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
Sacramento Business Journal |
| November 2009 |
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President of Chez Panisse Foundation and Larchmont School Launch Edible Schoolyard
Alice Waters Visits Hollygrove Campus - Opens Edible Schoolyard for Larchmont Charter School
Los Angeles City and Press |
| August 2009 |
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Rick Davis takes over as head of Rotary
The club meets every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. for a luncheon program at EMQ FamiliesFirst, 251 Llewellyn Ave.
Mercury News online
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| August 2009 |
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All firsts at these Olympics
FamiliesFirst kids broaden horizons at sports event
Davis Enterprise
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| July 2009 |
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Energy and Commerce Committee Adopts Matsui/Engel Amendment to Revamp America's Mental Health Centers
United States Congress
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| July 2009 |
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Happy Dragon Named in 'Thrift Shops Worth a Detour'
AAA Via Magazine |
| June 2009 |
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Cisco Gives $1.26M to Area Nonprofits
Silicon Valley Business Journal
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| June 2009 |
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Directors Present Wraparound at Builidng on Family Strengths Conference
Portland – June 23-25, 2009 |
| February 2009 |
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Tour of California - A List of Public Events
Sacramento Bee |
| February 2009 |
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Yolo Nonprofits Benefit from Mercy Grant
Daily Democrat |
| February 2009 |
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Merger creates huge provider for kids in crisis EMQ FamiliesFirst is largest of its kind on the West Coast
The Davis Enterprise |
| January 2009 |
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Nonprofits Merge to Form State's Largest Children's Agency
Sacramento Business Journal |
| January 2009 |
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Motivated by change, boy donates change
Sacramento Bee |
| November 2008 |
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Los Gatos Groups Stress Need for Holiday Volunteers
San Jose Mercury News |
| October 2008 |
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Rob Reiner in the News Supporting Hollygrove
The Insider |
| September 2008 |
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Enchanted Art
SoCal News, Time Warner Cable |
| September 2008 |
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The Pick of the Patch
San Jose Mercury News |
| September 2008 |
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Rotary Surpasses Record in Local Blood Drive
San Jose Mercury News |
| September 2008 |
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Evaluating Foster Care in California
Campbell Times |
| August 2008 |
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Stuffed: EMQ Backpacks
Rotary Club of Campbell & San Jose West |
| May 2008 |
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Girl Scouts visit Unicorn Thrift Store
Almaden Times Weekly |
| April 2008 |
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Scott Staub (EMQ's Vice President of Fund Development) was interviewed about The Great Silicon Valley Caper and EMQ's Addiction Prevention program that the caper is raising funds to support.
KTVU - Channel 2 |
| April 2008 |
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The Great Silicon Valley Caper is April 27 And Benefits Benefits Eastfield Ming Quong.
Live in Los Gatos |
| April 2008 |
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The Great Silicon Valley Caper - Inaugural scavenger hunt for EMQ Children and Family Services.
San Jose Mercury News |
| March 2008 |
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CB Technologies held a golf tournament to raise money for Hollygrove Children & Family Services.
WB/Los Angeles, Channel KTLA Show called "Making It" |
| March 2008 |
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Happy 50th birthday wishes this week to the Happy Dragon Thrift Store in Los Gatos.
San Jose Mercury News |
| January 2008 |
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Happy Dragon volunteers mark 40 years of service
Los Gatos Weekly |
| January 2008 |
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Agency helps teens cope
Sacramento Bee |
| June 2007 |
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EMQ Children & Family Services named Dr. Lisa Cullins as the nonprofit agency's new Medical Director
Business Journal |
| June 2007 |
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EMQ Children & Family Services' Tennis Marathon begins 24th season
Almaden Times Weekly |
| June 2007 |
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Unicorn Thrift Shop installed new officers for 2007-2008; accepts kudos for volunteers who benefit children in need at EMQ Children & Family Services. (photos)
Almaden Times Weekly |
| February 2006 |
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"'Family finding' strategy connects foster kids with relatives and permanent homes"
Youth Today |
| December 2005 |
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"Firefighters bring families good cheer"
Campbell Reporter |
| December 2005 |
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"EMQ's best-kept secret: chef Amaral"
Campbell Reporter |
| May 2005 |
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EMQ's Doyle wins appointment to state commission
Los Gatos Weekly Times |
| May 2004 |
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"Stopping Drug Use Before it Starts" (PDF)
San Jose Magazine |
| June 2003 |
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The Gift of Wrapping (PDF)
Youth Today |
| May 2003 |
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"Just One Child" (PDF)
San Jose Magazine |
| November 2002 |
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EMQ makes the front cover of the Annual Holiday Wish Book (PDF)
Mercury News Wishbook |
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